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Shrimp Fried Garlic Rice

Savory Shrimp Fried Garlic Rice in Just 30 Minutes

A quick and satisfying Shrimp Fried Garlic Rice recipe that blends tender shrimp and aromatic garlic with fluffy jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 4 cups chilled jasmine rice ensures fluffy grains
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp can swap with chicken or tofu
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh is best
  • 2 scallions green onions both green and white parts
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed before cooking
For the Sauces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce can use tamari for gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional for vegetarian tweak
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil can be omitted
  • to taste black pepper essential for seasoning
For the Eggs
  • 2 eggs whisk until just set
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil can substitute with chili oil

Equipment

  • large wok
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until lightly golden.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then remove from wok.
  3. Pour in more oil if needed, add remaining garlic and white parts of green onions, sauté, then scramble eggs.
  4. Add jasmine rice and thawed peas and carrots, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return shrimp, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper, stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with green onion tops before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Enjoy hot out of the pan, and pair with a refreshing cucumber salad or light miso soup for a complete meal.

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