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Close-up of shrimp fried rice with peas, carrots, and scallions in a white bowl.

Shrimp Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots

A simple and flavorful shrimp fried rice with peas and carrots. Ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 3 cups cooked white rice day-old rice works best
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble until fully cooked.
  5. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use cold, day-old rice for best texture. Freshly cooked rice can make the dish mushy.

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