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30-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice


  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Seafood

Description

A quick, delicious, and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without spending too much time in the kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Then, add the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining oil and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
  4. Once the eggs are cooked, add the cooked rice, shrimp, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Stir in the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for better texture. Customize mixed vegetables as desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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