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Published: July 18, 2019 Last Modified: July 18, 2019 By Sara 29 Comments

Shrimp Fried Rice

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This shrimp fried rice is tender seasoned shrimp stir fried with eggs, vegetables and rice. A quick and easy meal or side dish that’s even better than what you’d get from your local Chinese restaurant!

I love to make my favorite Asian dishes at home, such as crab rangoon, sweet and sour chicken and this simple yet satisfying shrimp fried rice.

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A serving spoon in a pan of shrimp fried rice.

When I’m cooking rice for dinner, I often make a double batch so that I’ll have enough to make fried rice the next day. This shrimp fried rice is hearty enough to stand on its own as a complete meal, or pair it with some of your other Chinese food favorites for a memorable meal.

How do you make shrimp fried rice?

This recipe starts with shrimp, which are cooked until just pink and opaque. The shrimp are removed from the skillet, then the vegetables and eggs are cooked in the same pan. The next step is to add everything back to the pan along with cooked rice, sesame oil and soy sauce. Cook until everything is coated in sauce, add a sprinkling of sliced green onions, then serve.

Cooked shrimp in a skillet.

Tips for shrimp fried rice

  • I use smaller shrimp for this recipe so that you get a bit of shrimp in each bite. I used 31-40 count shrimp. Do not use pre-cooked shrimp, as they’ll get rubbery when you heat them up a second time to make the recipe.
  • Frozen peas work perfectly in this fried rice, no need to look for fresh peas. That being said, I don’t recommend canned peas as they don’t have as nice of a color or texture as the frozen variety.
  • Fried rice works best with cold rice, so this is the perfect way to repurpose leftover rice. With cold rice, the grains are all separated and firm, and you’ll get a better texture than you would with fresh cooked rice. Fried rice made with just-cooked rice will be softer and won’t have those crispy little bits.

Cooked rice, scrambled eggs, carrots and peas in a pan.

How to peel and devein shrimp

This recipe calls for raw shrimp which are cooked in a hot skillet. Many shrimp come from the store with the shells still attached. If your shrimp have shells on them, you can easily remove them by pulling the main part of the shell off with your fingers, then removing the tail end of the shell. You may also need to devein your shrimp. If you see a dark line running across the top of the the shrimp, you can remove it by using a paring knife to cut a small slit down the shrimp, then use a knife or wooden skewer to remove and discard the vein.

A pan of shrimp fried rice with eggs and vegetables.

Is fried rice bad for you?

Fried rice does contain some oil, but other than that, the basic ingredients of shrimp, vegetables, eggs and rice are wholesome and packed with nutrients and protein. If you’re looking for ways to make your fried rice healthier, you can use half the amount of vegetable oil, substitute brown rice for white rice, and add more vegetables to the mix.

Shrimp fried rice variations

There are so many different ingredients you can add to your fried rice to customize it to your tastes.

  • Protein: You can add other types of protein such as bacon, ham, chicken or tofu.
  • Vegetables: I like to add other vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, red bell pepper or green beans.
  • Seasonings: You can add other seasonings such as sesame seeds, sriracha sauce for a little kick, or freshly grated ginger.

A serving bowl filled with shrimp fried rice.

This shrimp fried rice is so quick and easy that it’s perfect for even the busiest of nights. The whole family is sure to love it!

More Asian food favorites

  • Orange Chicken
  • Mongolian Chicken
  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Hot and Sour Soup
  • Chinese Lemon Chicken
A serving spoon in a pan of shrimp fried rice.
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5 from 27 votes

Shrimp Fried Rice

This shrimp fried rice is tender seasoned shrimp stir fried with eggs, vegetables and rice. A quick and easy meal or side dish that's even better than what you'd get from your local Chinese restaurant!
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 330kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
  • 3/4 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cooked white rice long grain
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the shrimp in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan, along with the onion and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan, then cover to keep warm.
  • Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the rice, shrimp, reserved cooked veggies and peas to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined and warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle green onions over the top, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 1460mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2855IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Ann says

      November 26, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy and tasted great like fried rice should taste. My husband loved it , also. He does not care for shrimp as I do, but he told me he would like this again.

      Reply
    2. Nicole Hosch says

      November 13, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Hey this recipe sounds good but question do I have 2 use sesame seed oil? My child is allergic 2 sesame seeds

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 13, 2020 at 7:43 pm

        You can omit it if need be!

        Reply
    3. Jen says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe came out better than take out. Kids even ate the vegatables!

      Reply
    4. Michelle Palmer says

      August 11, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      First time making this. It came out good. My son ate 2 big plates. I will make this again.

      Reply
    5. Samantha Leal says

      May 28, 2020 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was so delicious and so easy! I feel like mine turned out a little too watery for some reason. I don’t know if I was supposed to completely drain the oil between cooking the shrimp, veggies, and eggs before I tossed it all together with the rice. It didn’t taste greasy or bad but maybe next time I could leave out the sesame oil?! Overall success for my first attempt at making fried rice! I have so much leftover white rice I’m going to try it with chicken tonight. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    6. Laura M Morgan says

      April 10, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight. Scrumptious. My husband asked for 2nds. Yummy.

      Reply
    7. JMC says

      February 9, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is simple and yet flavorful recipe. I will highly recommend this to others. Thanks for the simplicity and a delicious meal.

      Reply
    8. Megan says

      November 6, 2019 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      I made this today for my family and they loved it! Of all days I make this and my husband is unable to come home for lunch, but I cannot wait until he tastes this after he arrives home from work! Thank you so much for such a delicious recipe! It is truly better than take-out!

      Reply
    9. Biana | TastyGalaxy.com says

      July 25, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love fried rice, and you are taking it to the next level with shrimp! Such a perfect, simple dinner idea.

      Reply
    10. Taylor Kiser says

      July 25, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Forget take-out! This is my kind of easy dinner!

      Reply
    11. Sylvie says

      July 25, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love making fried rice, it’s such an easy and delicious meal to make mid-week when you dont want to spend too much time in the kitchen!

      Reply
    12. Tilly says

      July 25, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      So easy, so delicious and healthy! My new fav quick meal.

      Reply
    13. Sophia says

      July 25, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious, I love shrimp fried rice ! You make it look so easy, can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    14. Elaine Williams says

      July 23, 2019 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      Love this – hubby is making tonight. We have everything the recipe call for except toasted sesame oil. I like it that the recipe calls for items that a well stocked kitchen would have on hand – no running around town looking for ingredients that you have never heard of! We studiously avoid those types recipes.

      Reply
    15. sheenam says

      July 20, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Love fried rice!! This looks so delicious.

      Reply
    16. Kate says

      July 19, 2019 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Well, This looks like not just delicious it is healthy too. I just bookmark the post will try it next week.:D

      Reply
    17. Sonia says

      July 19, 2019 at 9:17 am

      This looks absolutely colorful and delicious!We love fried rice and I AM always looking for some new recipes to try. Saving it to try it later.

      Reply
    18. Beth says

      July 19, 2019 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      This dish looks so colorful & flavorful! Great idea to double the rice to be able to enjoy it later too!

      Reply
    19. kim says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Such a fabulous dinner! So much flavor and so easy!

      Reply
    20. Saima says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      This shrimp fried rice looks ready to be eaten now! Love the bite sized small shrimp in anything and with rice and veggies it is a such a healthy protein filled meal. Such a perfect recipe for weeknights!

      Reply
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