Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. Succulent shrimp mingle with fluffy jasmine rice and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (medium or large, deveined)
- 2 cups day-old jasmine rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep all ingredients: thaw shrimp if frozen, chop vegetables, and mince garlic.
- 2. In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped vegetables and minced garlic for about three minutes until tender yet crisp.
- 3. Add the cooked shrimp and sauté for two minutes until heated through.
- 4. Stir in the day-old jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps, and cook for another five minutes until warmed throughout.
- 5. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture; stir well to coat each grain of rice evenly.
- 6. Fold in chopped green onions and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg