Shrimp Fried Rice
A delightful shrimp fried rice recipe that perfectly balances flavors, textures, and colors, ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekend dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in the onions and cook until they turn translucent, releasing their sweetness.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque.
- Gently add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the chopped spring onions and mix well.
- Scoop onto plates and serve hot.
Notes
For best texture, use day-old rice. Feel free to add leftover vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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