Description
This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Loaded with shrimp, veggies, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups frozen veggie blend (peas and carrots)
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown rice)
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- Salt and pepper, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Shrimp: Place a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, then cook shrimp for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Veggies: In the same skillet, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook briefly, then add veggies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Scramble Eggs: Push veggies to one side, add beaten eggs to the other. Scramble and combine with veggies.
- Combine Ingredients: Return shrimp to the skillet, add rice, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
