Shrimp Fried Rice
A delicious and easy dish combining shrimp, vegetables, and rice for a quick dinner or impressive side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small chopped white onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 beaten eggs
- 3 cups cooked rice *Use day-old rice for best results.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Adjust to taste.
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add vegetable oil and shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 3-5 minutes until no longer pink, then remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and peas and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Slide vegetables to the side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add cooked rice and shrimp back into the skillet. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stir until heated through.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.