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Shrimp Fried Rice

This shrimp fried rice recipe is quick, easy and ready in under 30 minutes. It's made with simple pantry staples and can be adapted with whatever veggies you have on hand. Save this recipe for a low effort, high reward weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 2

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 0.5 lb/220g medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups cooked rice (cold)
  • 1 small carrot
  • 3 scallions or green onions
  • 2-6 garlic cloves (based on preference)
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (light)
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder (or MSG)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • salt (as needed)
  • cooking oil (as needed)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Chop and marinate shrimp: Finely chop 1/3 of the shrimp. This will help flavor the fried rice and sneak in a bit of shrimp in every bite. Mix the remaining shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Let it sit while you prep the remaining ingredients.
  • Prep the vegetables: Mince garlic and white part of the scallions. Slice the scallion greens for garnish. Peel and dice carrot into small pieces.
  • Sear shrimp: Heat some oil in a wok and stir fry the whole marinated shrimp on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove seared shrimp and reduce heat to low.
  • Scramble eggs: In a bowl, beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt. Add it to the wok and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
  • Stir fry aromatics: Add some oil to the wok if needed and set flame to medium. Stir fry the minced garlic and scallion whites for 1 minute. Next add the chopped shrimp and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the red chili flakes, diced carrot and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Stir fry rice: Increase flame to high and add in the cold rice. Mix well and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add seasonings: Add light soy sauce and chicken powder and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Once the rice is fluffy, taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Add shrimp and eggs: Add the stir-fried shrimp and eggs and mix well.
  • Garnish: Switch off the flame and add the scallion greens. It will cook in the residual heat. Serve hot.

NOTES

Substitute Ingredients

    • Scallions: Green onions, spring onions or cilantro (for garnish)
    • Carrot: Peas, corn, bell peppers, green beans or zucchini
    • Soy sauce: Salt, fish sauce or liquid aminos
    • Red chili flakes: Hot chili powder or cayenne powder
    • Shrimp: chicken, crab meat, eggs or tofu
    • Chicken bouillon powder: MSG, mushroom powder, stock powder
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