Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
Flavorful, easy-to-make one-pan shrimp fried rice for those busy weeknights
Ingredients
- 2 cups shrimps small-medium size thawed/fresh about 15-20 pcs
- 2 medium eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp butter divided
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 cup mixed peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 tsp garlic ginger paste
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice cold-I use white jasmine rice
- 2 medium scallions chopped (whites separated)
- 1/4 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp crushed pepper or cayenne pepper or more to taste optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add shrimp and garlic ginger paste and cook until pink. Drain the extra liquid if excess to use later.
- Once the rest of the liquid dries up, remove the shrimp and set aside
- Add the rest of the butter and cook vegetables until tender, about 3-4 minutes
- Add the vegetables and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes
- Create a hole and add the eggs to scramble
- Add the spices, sesame oil and the sauces followed by the chilled rice and sauté until combined
- Return shrimp to the skillet and stir fry until everything is well combined
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with scallions (green part) and serve hot.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 978mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3082IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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