Shrimp fried rice

Shrimp fried rice
  • Time20 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineChinese
  • DietPescatarian
  • Per servingAbout 450 cal, 28g protein
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
  • 4 cups cooked rice (day-old is best)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1½ cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 4 green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Method

  1. Cook the shrimp in hot oil until pink, 2 minutes; set aside. Scramble the eggs in the same pan; set aside.
  2. Stir-fry the peas and carrots, garlic and green onion whites 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and fry until it crackles, 5 minutes.
  4. Toss in the soy sauce, sesame oil, shrimp, eggs and green onion tops.

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