Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Shrimp Fried Rice, a quick and flavorful one-pan dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender shrimp, fluffy day-old rice, and a medley of vibrant peas and carrots, this recipe combines classic Asian-inspired flavors with a simple cooking technique perfect for beginners. Seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fragrant garlic, each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory and satisfying. Scrambled eggs and fresh green onions add extra texture and freshness, making this dish a complete meal that's sure to please the whole family. Ideal for using up leftover rice, this shrimp fried rice is the ultimate go-to for a fuss-free, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 cups cooked and chilled rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 3 green onions (sliced)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir in the garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the frozen peas and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty space and scramble them lightly with a spatula. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the eggs are just set, then mix them into the vegetables.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine everything well, breaking up any clumps of rice as you go.

Step 7

Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and mix thoroughly to evenly coat the rice and vegetables in the seasoning.

Step 8

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the sliced green onions. Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your easy shrimp fried rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1456.7 grams (1456.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1904

Total Fat 57.40g	74%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.90g
Cholesterol 1258mg	419%
Sodium 3626mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 209.00g	76%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 8.70g
Protein 148.40g	297%

Vitamin D 891IU	4456%
Calcium 374mg	29%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2103mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 43.0%