Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
A quick and savory shrimp fried rice made with tender shrimp, rice, vegetables, eggs, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 c frozen peas and carrots or preferred mixed vegetables
- 3 c cooked white rice or brown rice preferably leftover and chilled
- 2 ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, fresh or thawed if frozen
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 small eggs well whisked
- Chopped green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the Oil and Cook the Garlic
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the finely minced garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to brown excessively, as this may create a bitter flavor.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables and Shrimp
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for approximately 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through and slightly tender.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked.
Step 3: Add the Rice and Seasonings
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking apart any clumps with a spatula. Stir in the sesame oil and soy sauce until the rice, shrimp, and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Continue cooking for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through and well combined with the seasonings.
Step 4: Cook the Eggs
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, creating an empty space. Pour the whisked eggs into the empty side of the skillet.
- Cook the eggs while stirring continuously until softly scrambled and fully set.
Step 5: Combine and Serve
- Fold the cooked eggs into the rice mixture until evenly distributed. Continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Easy Shrimp Fried Rice gluten-free, replace the regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce. Also check the labels on the sesame oil, frozen vegetables, and shrimp to ensure there are no added sauces, seasonings, or gluten-containing ingredients. The rice, eggs, shrimp, garlic, and plain vegetables are naturally gluten-free when prepared without gluten-based additives.