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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
This Shrimp Fried Rice is a better-than-takeout dinner made in one skillet in under 20 minutes. Plump shrimp, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and vegetables tossed in sesame oil and soy sauce — all for just $1.88 per serving. My family requests this every single week and it is one of the best budget-friendly meals.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Carrie Barnard📖 eatingonadime
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
vegetable oil2 tablespoonsesame oil2 tablespoon
2
Add 1 pound raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined) and ½ cup frozen peas and diced carrots blend to the skillet. Sauté for 3–⏱️ 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
large shrimp (raw, detailed and devained)1 lbcup frozen peas and diced carrots blend1/2
3
Remove the shrimp and vegetable mixture from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
large shrimp (raw, detailed and devained)1 lb
4
Pour 3 lightly beaten large eggs into the skillet and scramble until cooked. Push the eggs to one side of the skillet.
5
Add 4 cups cooked rice, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3–⏱️ 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is slightly browned and evenly coated with the seasonings.
cooked rice4 cupssoy sauce3 tablespoonsalt1 teaspoonpepper1 teaspoon
6
Stir in the cooked shrimp, vegetables, and scrambled eggs.
large shrimp (raw, detailed and devained)1 lb
7
Cook for another 2–⏱️ 3 minutes, stirring, until everything is heated through.
8
Top with sliced green onions and serve warm. Enjoy!
Green Onions (sliced)
Nutrition Facts
calories
356 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
1547 mg
protein Content
24 g
cholesterol Content
272 mg
carbohydrate Content
36 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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