Description
Quick, flavorful, and endlessly craveable, this 30-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice brings together tender shrimp, fluffy eggs, crispy rice, and fresh peas in one skillet. It’s an easy dinner idea that checks all the boxes—satisfying, speedy, and better than takeout. Whether you’re hunting for healthy snack options or a bold weeknight dinner recipe, this hits the mark.
Ingredients
3 cups cold, day-old cooked rice
1 lb medium raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup frozen green peas
3 scallions (white and green parts separated)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok. Add shrimp and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. Add a little more oil and scramble the eggs until soft. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté garlic and scallion whites for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cold rice. Break it up and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.
5. Stir in peas, cooked shrimp, and scrambled eggs. Drizzle in light and dark soy sauces and toss everything together.
6. Turn off heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and top with scallion greens. Serve hot.
Notes
Always use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
Sear shrimp quickly so they don’t overcook.
Customize with other veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: shrimp fried rice, quick dinner, weeknight meals, healthy snack, easy rice recipes