Description
Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful, vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp with aromatic garlic and colorful vegetables, all tossed in perfectly cooked rice. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal that satisfies the palate and pleases the eye. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish guarantees to impress your family and friends with its restaurant-quality taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 large eggs, scrambled
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out seasonings.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the vegetables and stir-fry until tender yet crunchy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the day-old rice, breaking any clumps apart. Pour soy sauce over the mixture and stir well.
- Push rice to one side of the skillet; scramble eggs on the other side until fully cooked, then mix everything together.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg