Quick Shrimp Fried Rice
Craving a warm, filling bowl of comfort without the long prep time?
When you're exhausted after a long day, the last thing you want is a complex recipe involving multiple pots and pans. This shrimp fried rice is your ultimate low-effort win because it uses simple pantry staples to create a massive hit of savory flavor. The shrimp cook in mere minutes, and the rice soaks up all that delicious garlic and ginger goodness. It feels like a treat because of the succulent shrimp, but honestly, you can have it on the table before your favorite show even starts. You'll love the way the toasted sesame oil finishes everything off with that classic, comforting aroma that makes home cooking feel easy again.
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb shrimp — peeled and deveined
- 3 cup cooked rice — preferably day-old cold rice
- 2 unit eggs — beaten
- 3 unit garlic — minced
- 1 tsp ginger — freshly grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 pinch green onions — sliced
Method
- 1 Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- 2 In the same pan, add a little more oil and sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3 Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Stir in the cooked rice and break up any clumps with your spatula.
- 4 Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and half of the green onions. Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan.
- 5 Toss everything together for 2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.
Variations
- Vegetarian Swap — Replace the shrimp with 1 cup of cubed firm tofu or extra frozen peas.
- Extra Savory — Add a teaspoon of sriracha or chili flakes if you want a kick of heat.
Notes
Using day-old rice is the secret to success; it stays firm and doesn't get mushy when you hit it with the high heat of the pan.
Equipment that helps
- Large Skillet — Allows you to sear the shrimp and fry the rice in one go for less cleanup.
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