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Better-Than-Takeout 30-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

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Make this easy shrimp fried rice at home. It is a flavorful, one-skillet meal ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for using leftover rice on a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 3 cups cold, cooked leftover rice
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 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 until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break them up and mix them with the vegetables.
  5. Add the cold, leftover rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture. Toss everything together quickly until the rice is evenly coated and heated.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  8. Serve the shrimp fried rice immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture; fresh, warm rice will result in mushy fried rice.
  • For a more authentic Chinese fried rice flavor, use medium-high to high heat throughout the stir-frying process.
  • If you prefer less sodium, reduce the amount of soy sauce and add a splash of water or chicken broth.

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