Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of restaurant-quality dining right to your home. Featuring succulent shrimp, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this culinary delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw under cold water for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate shrimp into the pan; cook until they turn pink (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice along with soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well and heat through for another few minutes.
- Fold in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg