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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

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Make this simple, one-skillet shrimp fried rice recipe. It is quick, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner using leftover rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 3 cups cold, cooked leftover rice
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set. Break the eggs into small pieces and mix with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cold leftover rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
  8. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Stir everything together well until evenly combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
  9. Remove from heat. Stir in the sliced green onions. Serve immediately for a delicious, quick weeknight dinner.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice tends to become mushy when stir-fried.
  • You can substitute chicken or tofu for the shrimp if you prefer a different protein.
  • Adjust the soy sauce amount based on your preference for saltiness.

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