Learn how to make a delicious and easy shrimp fried rice at home with this step-by-step guide.
Fried rice is a popular dish that originated in China and has since spread throughout the world. It’s a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp. Shrimp fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend dinner party. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make shrimp fried rice in just a few easy steps.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of uncooked rice
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Push the shrimp and vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through, then mix them with the shrimp and vegetables.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir everything together.
- Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Family favorite quick Fried Rice with shrimp/prawn, eggs and peas. Packed with flavor and a great dish to serve for Chinese takeaway dinner! In UK restaurants and takeaways, it’s also called special king prawns fried rice but in the United State it is known as shrimp fried rice.