Description
A quick and flavorful Savory Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. This dish combines tender shrimp, aromatic garlic, and vibrant vegetables with perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: lime wedges and additional green onions
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- Add Veggies: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until they’re heated through.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the cleared space and scramble them until fully cooked. Once done, mix the eggs into the vegetable mixture.
- Combine Rice: Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir well to combine everything, making sure the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauces.
- Finish with Shrimp: Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and the chopped green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Serve your savory garlic shrimp fried rice garnished with lime wedges and extra green onions for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Using day-old rice is recommended for the best texture in fried rice, as it is drier and less likely to become mushy.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference for a more intense garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45-50g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 20-25g
- Cholesterol: N/A