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Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound medium shrimp shelled, deveined, tails off
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cooked and cooled rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1/4th of the oil to the pan and add the shrimp, sautee the shrimp until it turns pink and is cooked through, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the cooked shrimp on a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1/4th of the oil to the skillet and sauté the scallions, bean sprouts, carrots, and peas, cook, stirring constantly until slightly softened 3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked veggies to the plate with the shrimp.
  • Add 1/4th of the oil to the pan and scramble the egg, stirring occasionally until cooked, about 1 minute, add to the plate with the shrimp and veggies.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the rice.
  • Let it sit for about 2 minutes to get a slight char, stir it around and add the cooked shrimp, veggies, and egg back to the pan, stir to combine.
  • Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil, stir to combine.
  • Continue to cook for about 3 more minutes so everything warms through and the flavors can blend. Serve immediately.
  • ENJOY!