Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Make it as written or change some of the ingredients to match your tastes.

Shrimp fried rice is a great alternative to chicken fried rice. We like to switch things up a bit, so different meat is always welcome. Well, for the adults it is, the boys still prefer chicken.

I like making homemade fried rice, though, because it’s quick and easy, plus you can scale it up or down without a lot of work. This recipe makes enough for 6 servings. Usually, only two of us eat it, but the shrimp fried rice reheats well. It’s perfect to take to work and heat for a minute in the microwave and have a delicious hot meal.

You can also customize this to your liking. I like a lot of eggs in my fried rice (even though I’m allergic, I just load up on allergy meds that night!) but you can also use only 1 or 2 eggs if you don’t want as much. It’s also easy to change the vegetables you use. Make it your own for a quick weeknight meal.

Shrimp Fried Rice Step by Step

Ingredients

• 3 cups minute rice
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into pieces
• 4 oz frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Preparation

Prepare the rice as directed.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Scramble the eggs in the skillet then remove them from the pan and set them aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until almost cooked through.

Add the mixed vegetables and continue to stir-fry until crisp-tender. Lower the heat to medium then add the eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice. Mix until warmed through.

Shrimp Fried Rice Leftovers

Any leftover shrimp fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. When I reheat it, I like to add just a bit of liquid so it doesn’t get dried out. You can use more sesame oil or soy sauce if you want more of those flavors, or sometimes I will use vegetable broth. It only takes about one tablespoon to help if you plan to reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Make it as written or change some of the ingredients to match your tastes.

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

fried rice

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rice

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seafood

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shrimp

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Seafood

Servings: 6 cups

5 from 12 votes

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into pieces)
• 4 oz frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cups minute rice

Recommended Equipment

• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Skillet

Instructions

• Prepare the rice as directed
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a small bowl
• Scramble the eggs in the skillet then remove from the pan and set aside
• Heat the vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat
• Add the shrimp and stir-fry until almost cooked through
• Add the mixed vegetables and continue to stir-fry until crisp-tender
• Lower the heat to medium then add the eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice
• Mix until warmed through

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Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Fried Rice

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 143mg48%

Sodium 341mg14%

Potassium 191mg5%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 1079IU22%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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