Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a tantalizing dish that combines fluffy jasmine rice, succulent shrimp, and vibrant vegetables into a savory stir-fry. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests, transforming everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. With its aromatic flavors and colorful presentation, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table while being easy enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for stir-frying)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. If using leftover rice, skip this step.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Stir-fry mixed vegetables in the same pan until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the pan with cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg