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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

A quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  2. Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then remove from wok and set aside.
  4. Add peas and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Push veggies to the side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until fully cooked.
  6. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, and shrimp back into the wok. Stir-fry everything together.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried Rice, Quick, Shrimp
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