Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy-to-make dish that can be made using pantry staples you probably already have on hand. This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, or if you’re looking to switch up your usual takeout order.
All you need is a few simple ingredients; shrimp, soy sauce, sake, rice, and whatever vegetables or protein you may want to add!
Shrimp Fried Rice is such a hit at home because it's fast, flavorful, and incredibly versatile.
Shrimp Fried Rice is such a hit at home because it's fast, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. With this recipe, you get an authentic Shrimp Fried Rice dish that can be customized by adding in your favorite ingredients or vegetables. Plus, it's made with easily accessible pantry staples which makes it perfect for weeknight meals when you want something delicious but still easy to pull together. It's no wonder Shrimp Fried Rice continues to be a hit - who wouldn't love this delicious and convenient recipe?
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves: 4
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Ingredients needed to make Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
3 T. unsalted butter, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
¾ lbs. frozen shrimp, thawed and chopped
⅓ c. frozen peas
⅓ c. carrots, finely diced
3 T. white onion, finely diced
2 large green onions, divided, sliced
2 t. fresh ginger, finely minced
¾ t. garlic powder
4 c. cooked rice, chilled
2 T. toasted sesame oil
3 T. tamari or coconut aminos
Optional garnish: Additional sliced green onion
Instructions for making Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
- Add one tablespoon of butter to a large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat.
Add eggs and cook, stirring and chopping with a spatula continually, until cooked through, approximately 2 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl and set aside.
- Add a second tablespoon of butter to the pan. Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the eggs. (Shrimp will not be fully cooked at this point).
- Add the remaining butter to the pan, along with the peas, carrots, onion, and white portion of green onions. Add fresh ginger and garlic powder. Stir to combine and cook until vegetables are crisp and tender approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice, sesame oil, tamari, and green part of onions to the pan and stir to combine. Return shrimp and eggs to skillet and cook, stirring continually, until heated through and all ingredients are thoroughly combined approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately topped with additional sliced green onion, if desired. Enjoy!
Variations
Making easy shrimp fried rice is a great pantry staple. There are plenty of different variations you can try out to make this dish interesting every time. For instance, instead of using white rice, you could substitute quinoa or add some brown rice for more nutritional value. If you're looking to add some protein, you could experiment with cooking it up with chicken or pork instead of shrimp. Or, if the spices don't quite do it for you, consider adding garlic chili sauce or soy sauce depending on what kind of flavor profile you're looking for in the dish. No matter which variation you choose, easy shrimp fried rice is sure to become a pantry staple that everyone will enjoy!
Storage
Making an Easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe may be a weekly pantry staple for your family. After you have made this delicious meal, there is the question of storage. To maximize the storage capability of this dish, it should stay in the fridge no longer than three or four days. Prolonging storage time can adversely affect the taste and quality of the food, so it's best to enjoy it while it’s fresh. Stick to this storage rule to ensure that your Shrimp Fried Rice dish always tastes its best!
Top tip
When it comes to whipping up an easy yet delicious dinner, a few dishes top shrimp fried rice. To help you make the most out of your Shrimp Fried Rice, here are some top tips that'll ensure you nail this classic meal every time.
First, be sure to use a higher ratio of eggs to rice when cooking as this adds more moisture and flavor.
Secondly, use ‘cold’ cooked rice when preparing your dish as it helps in getting a better texture than hot-cooked ones.
Lastly, a key pantry staple that'll really enhance the flavor is using fresh minced garlic—it goes a long way in bringing the dish together and giving it that extra zing!
So remember these top tips whenever making Easy Shrimp Fried Rice and you can't go wrong!
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Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy-to-make dish that can be made using pantry staples you probably already have on hand. This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, or if you’re looking to switch up your usual takeout order.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
3 T. unsalted butter, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
¾ lbs. frozen shrimp, thawed and chopped
⅓ c. frozen peas
⅓ c. carrots, finely diced
3 T. white onion, finely diced
2 large green onions, divided, sliced
2 t. fresh ginger, finely minced
¾ t. garlic powder
4 c. cooked rice, chilled
2 T. toasted sesame oil
3 T. tamari or coconut aminos
Optional garnish: Additional sliced green onion
Instructions
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Add one tablespoon butter to a large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat.
Add eggs and cook, stirring and chopping with a spatula continually, until cooked through, approximately 2 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl and set aside.
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Add second tablespoon of butter to pan. Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with the eggs. (Shrimp will not be full cooked at this point).
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Add remaining butter to pan, along with the peas, carrots, onion, and white portion of green onions. Add fresh ginger and garlic powder. Stir to combine and cook until vegetables are crisp tender, approximately 2-3 minutes.
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Add rice, sesame oil, tamari, and green part of onions to pan and stir to combine. Return shrimp and eggs to skillet and cook, stirring continually, until heated through and all ingredients are thoroughly combined, approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately topped with additional sliced green onion, if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 mins
