Shrimp Fried Rice (better than take-out)

Shrimp fried rice is a fast and delicious main meal that you can make at home, and it is better than what you can get in a restaurant.

This is so delicious, y’all. Especially if you have access to fresh, wild-caught shrimp. It is really hard to beat. It rivals any take-out version, especially since you have more choice over the quality of ingredients.

Side note: If shrimp isn’t your thing, you may enjoy chicken fried rice instead.👌🏻

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

I have used white jasmine rice as well as regular brown rice. Whatever your favorite rice, it is still going to be really delicious.

Also, don’t skip the sesame oil. Yes, it would be delicious without it. But! The sesame oil really takes it to the next level. I like the Trader Joe’s brand, but any type will do.

How to make shrimp fried rice

Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 Tablespoon butter to the pan. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper generously, and cook until the shrimp is cooked through, about 3-4  minutes.

The cooking time will vary based on the size of shrimp you use but if you use large shrimp then it should cook through in about 3-4 minutes. Jumbo shrimp will cook in about 4-6 minutes. 

Put the cooked shrimp on a clean plate, and set aside.

Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan. Cook the onions, carrots and peas until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

Now, cook the eggs right in the same pan! Push the veggies aside, and scramble the eggs on the empty side of the pan.

Stir everything together, and add the last 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan.

Add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and shrimp and combine. Allow the rice to “fry” and get a little toasty by leaving it alone for a minute.

Stir everything up, and allow the rice to sort of crisp up again.

Turn off the heat, and stir in the sesame oil. And voila! The best shrimp fried rice ever. 🥰👍🏻 Serve immediately. 

Can we just take a minute for how pretty this shrimp fried rice turned out? I mean, look at those colors. 😍

Y’all let me know if you try it. And enjoy!

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice is a fast and delicious main meal that you can make at home, and it is better than what you can get in a restaurant.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Keyword Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 435 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably leftover rice. Brown rice is fine too
• 1 lb large fresh shrimp cleaned peeled and deveined
• 2 Tablespoons butter divided
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 2 green onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 Tablespoons tamari gluten free or low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1/2 Tablespoon butter to the pan.
3. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper generously, and cook until the shrimp is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. The cooking time will vary based on the size of shrimp you use but if you use large shrimp then it should cook through in about 3-4 minutes. Jumbo shrimp will cook in about 4-6 minutes.
4. Put the cooked shrimp on a clean plate, and set aside.
5. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan.
6. Cook the onions, carrots and peas until tender, about 4 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
8. Push the veggies aside, and scramble the eggs on the empty side of the pan.
9. Stir everything together, and add the last 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan.
10. Add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and shrimp and combine.
11. Allow the rice to "fry" and get a little toasty by leaving it alone for a minute.
12. Stir everything up, and allow the rice to sort of crisp up again.
13. Turn off the heat, and add the sesame oil.
14. Stir to combine.
15. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Fried Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 383mg128%

Sodium 1889mg82%

Potassium 371mg11%

Carbohydrates 44g15%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 5340IU107%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 223mg22%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.