Shrimp Fried Rice Hack (Print Version)

A fast, tasty shrimp and veggie rice dish with savory sauces and a hint of sesame.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
04 - 2 scallions, sliced

→ Rice

05 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)

→ Sauces & Seasonings

06 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
08 - 1 tsp sesame oil
09 - ½ tsp ground white pepper
10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish

11 - Extra sliced scallions (optional)
12 - Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Warm 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - Pour beaten eggs into the same pan and scramble quickly until just set. Push eggs to one side of the pan.
04 - Add frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.
05 - Incorporate chilled jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until combined and heated evenly.
06 - Return shrimp to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and ground white pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
07 - Toss in sliced scallions and stir-fry for another minute.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, making weeknight dinners actually doable.
  • Day-old rice transforms into something golden and separate, never mushy or clumpy.
  • Every bite has shrimp, egg, and vegetables–no eating around your favorites.
02 -
  • Cold rice is everything; warm rice becomes paste, and no amount of stirring will save you.
  • Don't crowd the pan with all the ingredients at once–each element needs its moment to cook properly before the next joins in.
03 -
  • If you have leftover cooked shrimp, use them instead of raw shrimp and add them in the final minute just to warm through.
  • Swap the shrimp for diced chicken, crumbled tofu, or nothing at all–the rice works as the main dish either way.
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