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Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: 20-Minute One-Skillet Recipe

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups Cooked white rice chilled, day-old
  • 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 2 Large eggs scrambled
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs onto the empty side and quickly scramble them until fully cooked.
  • Add the chilled cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Toss the rice, vegetables, and scrambled eggs together until evenly distributed.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately.