Shrimp fried rice
- Time20 minutes
- Serves4
- CuisineChinese
- DietPescatarian
- Per servingAbout 450 cal, 28g protein
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
- Cook the shrimp in hot oil until pink, 2 minutes; set aside. Scramble the eggs in the same pan; set aside.
- Stir-fry the peas and carrots, garlic and green onion whites 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and fry until it crackles, 5 minutes.
- Toss in the soy sauce, sesame oil, shrimp, eggs and green onion tops.
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