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Simple Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Description

Shrimp fried rice is a classic and easy-to-make Chinese dish. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend lunch. This recipe is super simple to follow, and you can customize it to your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or protein. This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover rice you have in your fridge.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10-15 minutes. You will need to chop your vegetables and devein and clean your shrimp if they are not already cleaned.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 15-20 minutes. This includes cooking the rice and all the ingredients together.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, deveined and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Equipment

  • Wok or large frying pan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method

  1. Heat the wok or frying pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
  6. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Add the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined.
  8. Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use any vegetables you like in this recipe, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe.
  • You can use leftover rice, but make sure it is cold before you use it in the recipe.
  • Make sure to devein and clean your shrimp before cooking.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 4 and has the following nutrition information per serving:
  • Calories: 309
  • Protein: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 166mg
  • Sodium: 832mg
  • Potassium: 246mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Vitamin A: 46%
  • Vitamin C: 14%
  • Calcium: 7%
  • Iron: 13%

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure your pan is hot before adding the oil and ingredients.
  • Stir-fry the ingredients quickly over high heat to keep them from getting soggy.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and chewy.
  • You can double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd.

Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make shrimp fried rice!


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