Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe | Fast & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

This shrimp fried rice recipe is a quick, savory recipe with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and rice, perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.

Quick and Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice (cold and day-old works best)
• 250g – raw shrimps (peeled and deveined)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (like peas, carrots, and corn)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
• 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
• 2 spring onions (chopped)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink. Take them out and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
• Crack the eggs in, scramble them, and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add chopped garlic and stir for 30 seconds until it smells nice.
• Toss in the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Add the cold rice. Break up any clumps with a spoon and mix well.
• Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything until the rice is coated evenly.
• Add the shrimp back in. Stir for another 1-2 minutes until hot.
• Sprinkle in chopped spring onions, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Turn off the heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Value (Per Serving)

• Calories: 400 kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 15g
• Sodium: 900mg
• Cholesterol: 150mg