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Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: 30-Minute Homemade Recipe

Quick and Easy Prawn Rice Skillet

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice chilled, day-old
  • 3 whole Eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil toasted
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil divided use
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots thawed slightly
  • 0.5 cup Green onions sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • In the same wok, add the beaten eggs. Scramble for 1-2 minutes until fully cooked, then remove and set aside with the shrimp.
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Sauté the garlic, peas, and carrots for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the chilled cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss constantly for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  • Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the wok. Add the green onions and toss everything together for 1 minute before serving.