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Restaurant-Style 20-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

A close-up overhead shot of a white bowl filled with savory shrimp fried rice, featuring large shrimp, green peas, carrots, and scrambled egg.
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Make savory, restaurant-quality shrimp fried rice quickly using day-old rice for the best texture. This recipe is ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups cold, day-old cooked white rice
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 1 minute until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side. Scramble the eggs quickly until just set, then break them up and mix them with the vegetables.
  4. Add the cold rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
  5. Add the peas and carrots mix. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice. Sprinkle with white pepper.
  7. Stir everything together quickly for 1 minute to coat evenly. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss one final time.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice; fresh rice will result in mushy fried rice.
  • Keep the heat high when stir-frying to achieve a slightly smoky, restaurant flavor.
  • For a healthier option, use low-sodium soy sauce.

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