shrimp fried rice
This shrimp fried rice is a quick and delicious dish loaded with juicy shrimp and seasonings. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 0.5 cup peas and carrots frozen mix
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until just set.
- Add rice, peas and carrots, and soy sauce to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for another 3 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.