Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful meal made with tender shrimp, mixed veggies, garlic, and leftover rice! All ready in under 30 minutes. It's a budget friendly way to skip takeout and enjoy a satisfying, homemade dinner.

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Shopping list:

• raw shrimp
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• frozen mixed veggies
• leftover cold rice
• garlic
• low sodium soy sauce
• eggs
• green onion for garnish, optional

Shrimp Fried Rice is a fast, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender shrimp, garlic, mixed veggies, and leftover rice, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. It’s seasoned with onion powder, soy sauce, and just the right amount of pepper for a delicious balance of flavor, while scrambled eggs add richness and texture.

Skip the takeout and save some money by making this restaurant-style favorite at home! All you need is a skillet and a few simple steps—just sauté the shrimp, cook the veggies and aromatics, stir in the rice and soy sauce, and finish it off with eggs and a sprinkle of green onion. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that’s great on its own or paired with a side of steamed dumplings or egg rolls.

Looking for more great shrimp recipes? Check out my Corn Chowder with Sausage and Shrimp or Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas!

Rice is such a budget staple! If you need some unique rice recipes, try this Lemon Garlic Rice or Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole!

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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• Prep everything first. Fried rice comes together fast, so have all your ingredients chopped, measured and ready to go before you start cooking.

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.

• Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're making a big batch, cook in two smaller batches to ensure everything fries evenly and doesn't turn soggy.

• If you’re not a fan of shrimp or don’t have any, swap it with chicken breast, ground pork, or skip the meat for a vegetarian fried rice. You can also use brown rice or cauliflower rice in place of white rice.

• For the vegetables, feel free to toss in whatever frozen or fresh veggies you like, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli all work great. No low-sodium soy sauce? Regular soy sauce, teriyaki sauce or coconut aminos are solid stand ins. If you’re out of fresh garlic, garlic powder will still bring flavor. Try topping with chopped cilantro, mint, micro greens or basil instead of green onion.

• Make sure to use cold, day old rice. Fresh rice is too soft and sticky. Cold, leftover rice gives you that perfect, slightly chewy texture and helps prevent clumping.

• High heat is key! Cook everything over medium-high to high heat so the rice gets that slightly crispy, fried texture instead of steaming.

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• KitchenAid Wok
• OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set
• Nextrend Garlic Twister
• AROMA Digital Rice Cooker

Yield 4 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

30 Min

Shrimp Fried Rice

This easy Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful, homemade alternative to takeout that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Made with juicy shrimp, veggies, garlic, and cold rice, it’s the perfect quick and budget-friendly dinner for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• ½ pound medium raw shrimp, tails removed
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 cup frozen mixed veggies
• 2 cups leftover cold rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 large eggs
• Sliced green onion for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Season the shrimp with the onion powder, salt and black pepper.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat one tablespoon olive oil over high heat. Add the shrimp, cooking until pink and browned, about 2-3 minutes each side.
3. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add one tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet, then add the onion and mixed veggies, cook stirring often to prevent burning, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the rice and garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then add the soy sauce. Mix to combine, then reduce heat to medium and push rice to the sides of the skillet leaving a hole in the middle.
6. Add the eggs to the middle of the skillet, then scramble until set. Increase heat back to high, add the shrimp, then mix to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with green onion and serve.

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