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Easy 15-Minute Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

A close-up of a white bowl filled with flavorful shrimp fried rice, topped with large shrimp, scrambled egg pieces, and chopped green onions.
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Make restaurant-quality shrimp fried rice right in your kitchen faster than delivery! This one-pan recipe uses simple ingredients and leftover rice for a quick, flavorful 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, cooked rice (day-old rice works best)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 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 scramble quickly until just set. Break the eggs into small pieces and push them to one side of the skillet.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the empty side of the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the cold rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated and slightly toasted.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Sprinkle with white pepper.
  7. Toss everything together quickly for 1-2 minutes to coat evenly and heat through. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in half of the sliced green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining green onions.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy.
  • For a richer flavor, consider using a keto meal plan delivery service for your base ingredients, but this recipe is naturally low in carbs if you limit the rice.
  • If you skip the oyster sauce, you can boost the savory flavor with a dash of fish sauce.
  • This recipe is great for quick meal planning when you need fast dinners.

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