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This easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, featuring tender shrimp, vibrant peas and carrots, and fragrant aromatics all stir-fried with fluffy white rice and a savory soy sauce blend. Perfect for a quick, satisfying 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 the kosher salt and ground white pepper. Set aside to let the flavors meld briefly.
  2. Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottoms turn pink, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds until opaque and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
  3. Add the aromatics. Add the diced onion, white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Cook the veggies. Add the frozen peas and carrots directly (no thawing needed) and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through and tender-crisp.
  5. Cook the eggs. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok, add the beaten eggs to the empty side, and scramble quickly until the eggs are softly cooked and fluffy.
  6. Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp. Add the cooked white rice, seared shrimp, tamari soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes until heated through and evenly combined.
  7. Garnish with green onions. Stir in the green parts of the scallions just before serving to add fresh flavor and color.

Notes

  • Enjoy this recipe with chopsticks or a fork—whatever you prefer!
  • For a lower sodium option, choose low-sodium tamari or coconut aminos in place of regular soy sauce.
  • Use day-old rice if possible for the best texture in fried rice.
  • Feel free to swap the shrimp for chicken, tofu, or vegetables for variations.

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