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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

Close-up of a white bowl filled with flavorful shrimp fried rice, featuring plump shrimp and bright green peas.
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Make this flavorful shrimp fried rice at home in under 30 minutes. This recipe uses leftover rice for a quick, satisfying weeknight seafood dinner that tastes better than delivery.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cups cold, cooked leftover rice (day-old rice works best)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Push the garlic and ginger to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side. Scramble the eggs quickly until just set, then break them up and mix them with the aromatics.
  4. Add the cold leftover rice to the skillet. Use a spatula to break up any clumps. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
  5. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the rice mixture. Continue to stir fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Sprinkle with white pepper.
  7. Toss everything together quickly for 1 minute to coat evenly and heat the shrimp through.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the fluffiest texture; fresh, warm rice will become mushy when stir-fried.
  • You can substitute chicken or tofu for the shrimp if desired.
  • Adjust the soy sauce amount based on your preference for saltiness.

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