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Shrimp Fried Rice

Savory Shrimp Fried Rice Ready in 30 Minutes

This Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dish that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan or wok

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin

For the Rice

  • 4 cups cooked rice white or brown, leftover works best

For the Protein & Veggies

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cups frozen veggie blend peas and carrots
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • ½ cup green onions chopped

For the Aromatics

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced

For the Eggs

  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten

For the Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil

For Seasoning

  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan or wok until shimmering.
  • Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, sauté 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of minced fresh ginger, and ½ cup of chopped green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add 1.5 cups of frozen veggie blend and 1 cup of frozen sweet corn; cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Push veggie mix aside, pour in 3 beaten eggs, and scramble for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Stir in 4 cups of cooked rice, 4 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of mirin; mix for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and combine everything for 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix well, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best results, and adjust seasoning gradually to taste. Feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30-minute meal, easy recipe, Healthy Dinner, One-Pan Meal, quick dinner, Shrimp Fried Rice
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