Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
This easy shrimp fried rice highlights the best of Chinese takeout in a quick 20-minute recipe. Aka – it’s the best stir-fry recipe for dinner!
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Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 20-Min Recipe)
This shrimp fried rice highlights the best of Chinese takeout in a quick 20 minute recipe. Aka – it’s the best stir-fry recipe for dinner! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ small onion (diced)
- 2 green scallions (thinly sliced (white and green parts separated))
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Season the shrimp. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds, until just cooked through and opaque. Remove to a plate.
- Add the aromatics. Add the onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for a minute, until fragrant.
- Cook the veggies. Add the frozen carrots and peas (no need to thaw), and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Cook the eggs. Move the veggies to the side, then add the beaten eggs and quickly scramble them until they're pillowy soft.
- Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp. Add the rice, shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir-fry until the rice and shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions. Stir in the green parts of the green onions before serving.
