So Easy Delicious Shrimp Fried Rice (Print Version)
Savory shrimp, peas, carrots, and rice cooked in aromatic soy and sesame for a fast, crowd-pleasing meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day old), loosened
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2 tablespoons neutral-flavoured oil
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1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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1 cup frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
# Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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In the same pan, add remaining oil. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent and tender, approximately 2 minutes.
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Add minced garlic to the onion and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
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Add the day-old rice, peas, and carrots to the pan. Mix thoroughly to break up any clumps and heat the vegetables, cooking for 2–3 minutes.
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Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Return cooked shrimp to the pan. Toss and stir all components until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Taste for seasoning. Serve hot immediately after mixing.
# Notes:
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Using cold, day-old rice yields the best texture for fried rice and prevents clumping.