Shrimp Fried Rice (Printer-Friendly Version)
A vibrant dish of shrimp, vegetables, and rice tossed together with a savory, aromatic sauce.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Seafood
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1 lb cleaned and deveined shrimp
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp chicken broth
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2-3 cloves garlic, pressed
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2 tbsp peanut oil
→ Vegetables
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1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 medium carrot, diced
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3-4 cloves garlic, pressed
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1-2 tbsp peanut oil
→ Eggs
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2 eggs
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2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
→ Sauce
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1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
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2 tsp sesame seed oil
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
→ Rice and Garnish
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4 cups cooked long grain white rice
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1/3 cup chopped scallions
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Dice vegetables, whisk eggs with 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce, and mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seed oil for the sauce. Measure all ingredients.
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Combine shrimp with 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, pressed garlic, and chicken broth. Set aside.
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Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp peanut oil. Sear shrimp approximately 2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove and set aside.
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Add 1-2 tbsp peanut oil, reduce heat to medium, then add diced onion and carrot. Stir and cook until slightly softened.
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Stir in peas and 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce. Cook until vegetables are tender.
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Push vegetables to the side, add pressed garlic and grated ginger to the center, sauté until fragrant, then combine with vegetables.
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Create space in the pan, pour in whisked eggs, cover and cook about one minute, then scramble and mix with vegetables.
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Fluff rice and fold into the vegetable and egg mixture, ensuring even distribution.
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Return shrimp to the pan along with chopped scallions. Stir gently to combine.
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Pour prepared sauce evenly over the mixture and stir carefully to coat all ingredients.
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Sauté the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and heat through, then serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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Use leftover chilled rice for best texture and to prevent clumping.
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To reheat, warm gently in a pan with a splash of chicken broth and soy sauce; avoid microwave to preserve shrimp quality.
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For gluten-free preparation, substitute soy and oyster sauces with gluten-free versions.