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30-Minute Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice | Easy Weeknight Meal

A close-up, appetizing shot of homemade shrimp fried rice with pink shrimp, green peas, and scrambled egg pieces served in a white bowl.
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Make restaurant-quality shrimp fried rice at home in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe uses leftover rice, tender shrimp, and a savory sauce for a flavorful, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 3 cups cold, cooked leftover rice (day-old is best)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. When the oil shimmers, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the sesame oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 minutes until heated through. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break them up and mix them with the vegetables.
  5. Add the cold rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, pressing the rice against the hot surface to toast it slightly.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Pour this sauce mixture over the rice. Toss everything together quickly until the rice is evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the green parts of the sliced green onions. Toss everything together for one final minute to combine the flavors.
  8. Serve your homemade shrimp fried rice immediately.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice is crucial for achieving fluffy, separate grains in your fried rice. Do not use freshly cooked rice.
  • For a deeper flavor, substitute 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce with dark soy sauce for color.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of chili garlic sauce when adding the main sauce mixture.

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