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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Shrimp Fried Rice recipe ready in just 20 minutes, featuring tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and fragrant seasonings for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 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

Other Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with kosher salt and ground white pepper. Set aside.
  2. 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 another 30 seconds until just cooked through and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  3. Add the aromatics: Add the diced onion, white parts of the sliced green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook the veggies: Add the frozen peas and carrots directly (no need to thaw) and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Cook the eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble quickly until soft and pillowy.
  6. Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp: Add the cooked white rice, seared shrimp, tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and toasted sesame oil to the wok. Stir-fry everything together until rice and shrimp are heated through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with green onions: Stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish can be eaten with chopsticks or a fork, whichever you prefer.
  • Using low sodium tamari or coconut aminos helps control the salt content.
  • Make sure to use day-old cooked rice or cooled cooked rice to avoid soggy fried rice.
  • You can substitute avocado oil with other neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil.
  • For spicier variation, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

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