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A vibrant bowl of shrimp fried rice with mixed vegetables and succulent shrimp.

Quick way to grow 5-star Shrimp Fried Rice

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make 5-star shrimp fried rice at home. It's packed with flavor and comes together in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups Cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
  • 2 Green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Start Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes; remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Crack in the eggs and scramble until fully cooked; remove eggs and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked white rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet, stirring to combine everything.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Gently toss everything together until heated through.
  7. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious shrimp fried rice!

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it tends to be drier and fries up better. You can also customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.