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30-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: green onions sesame seeds, sriracha

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high; add onion and garlic.
  2. Cook 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add carrots; cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add shrimp; cook 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, then push aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; crack eggs into cleared space and scramble until fully cooked.
  6. Stir in rice, soy sauce, and optional sesame oil.
  7. Add peas; cook 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with optional green onions, sesame seeds, or sriracha.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

Using day-old rice helps to keep the fried rice from getting too mushy. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or add more protein like chicken or tofu. This dish is perfect for meal prep and makes great leftovers. Just reheat and enjoy!