Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful and quick-to-make dish featuring fluffy jasmine rice, succulent shrimp, and a medley of vegetables. Tossed in a savory sauce, this restaurant-quality recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or an easy lunch. Made with leftover rice, it’s an excellent way to reduce food waste while creating a delicious, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Rice:
- 4 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old rice preferred)
For the Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoons regular soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Shaoxing cooking wine (or Dry Sherry)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (or chicken stock powder)
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional garnish: 1/2 green onion, finely sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, cooking wine, cornstarch, and oil. Marinate for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and cook until 50% done (about 15–20 seconds). Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- Add garlic and shallots to the wok. Stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add peas and carrots, and cook for another 10 seconds. Push everything to the side of the wok.
- Scramble the Eggs:
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty space in the wok. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble. Once cooked, mix with the vegetables.
- Combine and Toss:
- Add shrimp back into the wok. Toss in the rice and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Stir until all the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve:
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
- Category: Lunch