Shrimp Fried Rice
Skip the takeout and make shrimp fried rice right at home in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe is loaded with tender shrimp, fluffy rice, and savory flavors in every bite.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined with tails off
- 1½ cups canned peas and carrots(or use frozen)
- 5 cups cooked, COLD white rice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Beat eggs and cook until soft-set, then set them aside.
- Melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and shrimp. Once the shrimp turns pink, stir in the peas, carrots, and seasonings.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the mixture from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the cold rice to the same skillet. Pour the soy sauce and rice vinegar over the rice. Toss the rice until it is evenly coated. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Top with green onion and serve.