Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish packed with tender shrimp, stir-fried vegetables, eggs, and day-old rice. Seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and scallions, it’s a hearty and protein-rich meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute lunches. Using leftover rice gives the dish that signature fried texture while keeping things simple and efficient in the kitchen.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian america, Asian-Inspired

Calories: 483

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined without tail
2 large eggs beaten
¼ cup chopped green onion
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

Measuring cups & spoons
Cutting board and knife
Bowl (for shrimp or eggs)
Spatula or wooden spoon
Wok or large skillet

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and allow rice to completely cool.
Heat a large skillet or wok for 2 minutes. When the skillet or wok is hot, pour in vegetable oil, bean sprouts, and onions. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
Mix in cooled rice and shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes. Stirring constantly.
Add in eggs, green onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring continuously, until eggs are cooked and everything is blended evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 1638mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Savory, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes, this shrimp fried rice brings all the flavor of your favorite takeout without leaving home.

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Shrimp Fried Rice