Description
This easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, this dish combines savory tamari and toasted sesame oil for a delicious and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 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
Others
- 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
- Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with kosher salt and ground white pepper. Set aside for a moment to absorb the flavors.
- 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 for another 30 seconds, until just cooked through and opaque. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the aromatics: Add the diced onion, white parts of the sliced green scallions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook the veggies: Add the frozen peas and carrots directly (no need to thaw) to the aromatics. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables are warmed through.
- Cook the eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan to create space. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble quickly until the eggs become soft and pillowy.
- Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp: Add the cooked white rice, seared shrimp, tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and toasted sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for about 2 minutes until the rice and shrimp are warmed through and well combined with the seasonings.
- Garnish with green onions: Stir in the green parts of the sliced green scallions just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- You can enjoy this fried rice with chopsticks or a fork – choose whichever you prefer.
- Use organic, low sodium tamari for a healthier soy sauce alternative, or substitute with coconut aminos for a soy-free option.
- If you prefer, substitute avocado oil with other neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil.
- Make sure the rice is cooked and cooled beforehand, ideally leftover rice for best texture in frying.
- This recipe serves 6 people, so adjust quantities accordingly if cooking for fewer or more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1354 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 177 mg
