Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
The ultimate comfort food, Easy Shrimp Fried Rice is quick, savory, and packed with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner is a fantastic way to transform leftover rice into a delicious meal your family will love. Perfect for busy evenings!
Equipment
- COOKLOVER Nonstick Saute Pan Induction Skillet with lid 9.5 inch – Black
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old cooked rice such as Jasmine or Basmati
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 small carrot chopped
- ½ cup peas frozen
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Season the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and heat it over medium high heat. Add the beaten eggs to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 min. Flip them over and cook for 1 minute. Remove the eggs from pan and set aside.
- Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook the shrimp about 2 to 3 min per side, or until the shrimp starts to get golden. Remove the shrimp from the pan.
- Add the sesame oil to the pan and heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper and carrot to the pan and saute for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the carrots soften up. Add the frozen peas and season a bit with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until the peas are no longer frozen and cook a bit.
- Chop the omelette into small thin pieces. Add the cooked rice to the pan, add the soy sauce over the rice. Throw in the shrimp and chopped egg. Toss everything together and cook for a couple more minutes then serve.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best results: Fresh rice can get too mushy when fried.
- Cook the eggs and shrimp separately: This keeps everything perfectly cooked and easy to toss together at the end.
- Add a splash of soy sauce: When reheating leftovers, this keeps the rice from drying out.
- Swap proteins: You can easily swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or your favorite protein.