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17) Simple Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked day-old rice or cooled freshly made
  • 8 oz peeled deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil and frozen veggies; stir 3–4 minutes until thawed.
  4. Push veggies to the side and pour in beaten eggs; scramble briefly.
  5. Add rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir to combine and warm through.
  6. Stir shrimp back in and mix in green onions. Taste and add salt or pepper.