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Easy 30-Minute Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

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Make restaurant-quality shrimp fried rice at home in just 30 minutes. This easy, one-skillet recipe uses leftover rice, tender shrimp, and a savory sauce for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, divided
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cold, day-old cooked rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and quickly scramble them until just set. Remove the eggs and set them aside with the shrimp.
  3. Add a little more oil if the skillet is dry. Add the frozen peas and carrots. Stir fry for 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Add the cold, day-old rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted. This step is key for restaurant style texture.
  6. Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Add the white pepper. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to coat the rice evenly.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the sliced green onions.
  9. Serve the shrimp fried rice immediately, garnished with the remaining green onions.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice is important; fresh rice is too moist and will result in gummy fried rice.
  • For the best flavor, use low-sodium soy sauce so you can control the salt level with the oyster sauce.
  • If you do not have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with an equal amount of vegetarian stir-fry sauce or an extra teaspoon of soy sauce mixed with a pinch of sugar.

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