Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp fried rice – the easiest shrimp fried rice recipe, takes only 20 mins from prep to dinner table. Healthier and a zillion times better than takeout.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cups leftover steamed rice (chilled in fridge overnight)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz (230g) shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (defrost)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 dashes ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Defrost the rice and use the back of a spoon to gently break up any lumps. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over high heat and add the eggs. Use a spatula to break the eggs into small pieces as they cook.
- 3
Reheat the wok or skillet with the remaining oil over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic or slightly browned. Add the shrimp, and when they begin to cook, add the mixed vegetables and stir quickly a few times.
- 4
Add the rice and stir-fry continuously. Then, add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper, continuing to stir-fry until the shrimp are fully cooked and the rice is lightly toasted and well-fried. Add the eggs and stir to combine thoroughly with the rice. Dish out and serve immediately.