Quick Shrimp Fried Rice
A delightful combination of shrimp, rice, and vegetables that’s quick, easy, and comforting—a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Cooked rice
- Peas
- Carrots
- Soy sauce
- Green onions
- Egg
- Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Scramble the egg in the pan until just set.
- Combine the cooked rice, peas, and carrots, stirring to mix well.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Use day-old rice to prevent mushiness. If using fresh, cool it down in the fridge for about 30 minutes before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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