Description
Savor the flavors of your favorite takeout with this Best Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This delightful dish features succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, making it a hit for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its blend of savory sauces and spices, each bite is bursting with flavor that will satisfy both adults and kids alike. Whether you’re looking to whip up a quick dinner or entertain guests, this easy-to-make recipe brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked Jasmine or Basmati rice (refrigerated)
- 1 cup small/medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 small eggs
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp water
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by soaking it before cooking and refrigerate overnight.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Marinate shrimp with half of the sauce mix.
- Cook shrimp in butter until pink; remove from pan.
- Scramble eggs in the same pan; set aside.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in remaining butter and oil until fragrant.
- Add onions and frozen vegetables; cook until softened.
- Stir in refrigerated rice, shrimp, and scrambled eggs; break up any lumps.
- Pour in remaining sauce mix; toss until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped spring onion greens before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg