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Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp, eggs, and veggies stir-fried with rice and coated with a soy sauce glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled
  • 4 cups cooked rice cold
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot or wok and cook the shrimp until pink, then set aside.
  2. Scramble the beaten eggs in the same pot.
  3. Add the peas and carrots and cook until heated through.
  4. Stir in the cold rice and soy sauce, tossing until everything is hot and coated.
  5. Return the shrimp, fold in the green onions and serve.

Notes

Cold day-old rice fries up best without going mushy.