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Better Than Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

A tastier alternative to takeout

Adapted from Averie Cooks

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

A tastier alternative to takeout

Adapted from Averie Cooks

Ingredients
  • 4 cup long grain white rice, cooked
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp, small or medium-large, peeled/deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat sesame and vegetable oils over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp is no longer translucent, turning once halfway through cooking. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from skillet and place on a plate, leaving the oils and cooking juices in the skillet. Set the shrimp aside.

  3. 3

    Add peas, carrots, and corn to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring as it cooks.

  5. 5

    Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add eggs to the other side and cook to scramble. Break up cooked eggs into small pieces.

  6. 6

    Add rice, shrimp, and green onions. Drizzle soy sauce evenly over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes or until shrimp is reheated.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size About 1 1/4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 648kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 510mg170%
Sodium 1632mg68%
Potassium 306mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 59g20%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 42g84%
Calcium 9 mg
Iron 36 mg
Vitamin D 240 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes
  • The amount of shrimp can be adjusted to suit your tastes. The dish as shown on this recipe card used 1 1/2 pounds of small shrimp.
  • It doesn't matter which size of shrimp are used as long as the total weight is the same.
  • Leftovers may be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Keywords: shrimp, fried rice, chinese, takeout
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