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Skillet Shrimp Fried Rice


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful skillet shrimp fried rice made with tender shrimp, vegetables, and fluffy rice, all cooked together in a savory soy sauce blend.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt


Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove eggs from skillet and set aside with shrimp.
In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
Add the thawed peas and carrots and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chilled cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat the rice and ingredients evenly.
Season with ground black pepper and salt. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Serve hot.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes