why make this recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables is a quick and delicious dish that is perfect for any meal. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It’s also a fantastic way to use up leftover rice and vegetables in your fridge!

how to make Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

Ingredients :

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions :

1. Heat 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
3. Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until fully cooked.
4. Add the cooked rice to the pan, along with the cooked shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Stir well to combine and heat through.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

how to serve Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

Serve Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables hot from the pan. You can garnish it with extra green onions or sesame seeds if you like. This dish pairs well with chopsticks or a fork and can be a meal on its own or served alongside other Asian-inspired dishes.

how to store Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

If you have leftovers, let the fried rice cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm it in a pan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.

tips to make Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

• Use leftover rice for the best texture. Day-old rice is drier and won’t clump together.
• Feel free to add more vegetables or use frozen mixed vegetables for convenience.
• Adjust the soy sauce to your taste. If you like it saltier, add more.
• Always cook shrimp until they are pink to ensure they are fully cooked.

variation (if any)

You can easily customize this dish. Try adding other proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu. You can also switch up the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what you prefer.

FAQs

Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, frozen shrimp works well! Just make sure to thaw it completely before cooking.

Is it necessary to use sesame oil?
While sesame oil adds a nice flavor, you can skip it if you don’t have any. Just increase the amount of grapeseed oil slightly.

Can I make this dish without eggs?
Absolutely! You can omit the eggs or use a substitute like scrambled tofu for a vegan option.

Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

A quick and delicious dish packed with flavor, perfect for any meal, using shrimp, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Servings 4 servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 2 cups cooked rice Using day-old rice is recommended for best texture.
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers) Fresh or frozen can be used.
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten Can be omitted or substituted with scrambled tofu for a vegan option.
• 4 tbsp soy sauce Adjust to taste for saltiness.
• 1 tbsp sesame oil Optional, can increase grapeseed oil if omitted.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

Cooking Shrimp

• Heat 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Cooking Vegetables

• In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
• Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until fully cooked.

Combining Ingredients

• Add the cooked rice to the pan, along with the cooked shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Stir well to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let the fried rice cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a pan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.

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