Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your table. Featuring succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. The delightful aroma of garlic and ginger fills the air, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop green onions, mince garlic and ginger, and thaw shrimp if frozen.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 3 minutes until pink; remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry frozen vegetables with half of the green onions for about 2 minutes.
- Add cooked rice to the pan; break up clumps while stirring to combine with veggies.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well before adding back shrimp and remaining green onions.
- Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg