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Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice: A Quick and Flavorful Comfort Meal

This Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, delicious, and healthy option, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 4 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice preferably day-old
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots Mix
  • 4 stalks Chopped Green Onions green parts only
  • 2 large Beaten Eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce optional
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium Bowl
  • fork or hands
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cleaned, deveined large shrimp with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. Break up day-old jasmine rice gently to ensure even frying and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until fluffy, then scramble and transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add marinated shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
  5. Add frozen peas and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Mix in prepared jasmine rice, breaking apart clumps and ensuring even distribution.
  7. Drizzle in remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring for a minute before folding in scrambled eggs and green onions.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Customize vegetables as desired.

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