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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

A mound of vibrant shrimp fried rice recipe featuring pink shrimp, scrambled egg, peas, and carrots on a white plate.
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Make restaurant style Chinese shrimp fried rice at home in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe uses leftover rice, shrimp, egg, and vegetables for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 4 cups cold, cooked leftover rice
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break them up with your spatula and mix them with the vegetables.
  5. Add the cold, cooked leftover rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture. Toss everything together quickly to coat evenly.
  7. Stir in the toasted sesame oil. Cook for 1 more minute.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice will result in mushy fried rice.
  • For authentic flavor, use medium-high to high heat throughout the stir-frying process.
  • You can substitute chicken or tofu for the shrimp if desired.

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