Description
This easy and delicious Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is a quick weeknight meal packed with flavorful ingredients like shrimp, veggies, scrambled eggs, and seasoned rice. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect balance of protein and veggies with savory tamari and toasted sesame oil for authentic Asian-inspired taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 green scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably cold)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with kosher salt and ground white pepper. Toss well to coat the shrimp evenly and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 30 seconds until just opaque. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Add the Aromatics: In the same wok, add the diced onion, the white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir-fry this mixture for about one minute until fragrant and softened.
- Cook the Veggies: Add the frozen peas and carrots directly from the freezer to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until they are warmed through.
- Cook the Eggs: Push the veggies to one side of the wok. Pour in the beaten eggs on the cleared side and scramble gently until the eggs are softly set, about one minute.
- Stir-Fry the Rice and Shrimp: Add the cooked white rice, cooked shrimp, tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and toasted sesame oil to the wok. Stir thoroughly and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing all ingredients to heat through evenly and combine flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Toss in the green parts of the scallions before serving. Serve the shrimp fried rice hot and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice if possible; it prevents the rice from becoming mushy during stir-frying.
- If you don’t have tamari soy sauce, regular soy sauce can be substituted but adjust for saltiness.
- Avocado oil is used here for its high smoke point, but other neutral oils like canola or vegetable oil will work.
- For added heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp ahead of time saves prep time.
- The recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring your tamari or soy sauce is certified gluten-free.
