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Shrimp Fried Rice

A bowl of homemade shrimp fried rice with large shrimp, peas, carrots, and egg, garnished with green onions.
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A quick and easy takeout-style shrimp fried rice made with day-old rice, eggs, and peas/carrots. Ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add beaten eggs to the wok and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add peas and carrots, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  6. Add rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  7. Return shrimp and eggs to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
  8. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture.
  • Cook on high heat for a smoky wok flavor.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste.

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