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So Easy Delicious Shrimp Fried Rice in Just 20 Minutes!

So Easy Delicious Shrimp Fried Rice tast
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A quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day old), loosened
  • 2 tablespoons neutral-flavoured oil
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the thawed peas and carrots, cooking for a few minutes until heated through.
  4. Add the frozen shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the other side, breaking up any clumps.
  6. Pour the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, mixing everything together until well combined and heated through.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious shrimp fried rice!

Notes

  • Using day-old rice helps to prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
  • Adjust the soy sauce to taste for saltiness.

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