Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Make Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and chop the green onions, dice the carrots, and mince the garlic and ginger.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Ensure the rice is cooked and cooled, ideally using leftovers from the previous day.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced carrots and cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the frozen peas and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Shrimp
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the center. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 5
Add Garlic and Ginger
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the shrimp and vegetables, stirring well for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
- 7
Combine with Rice
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, mixing everything together until well combined. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the rice evenly.
- 8
Season to Taste
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix in the chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until everything is heated through.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Remove from heat and serve the shrimp fried rice hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
