Shrimp Fried Rice 🍤🍚🥢 Hot, Fast, and Loaded With Flavor

Skillet Gold in Under 20.

Shrimp Fried Rice is a one-pan powerhouse: seared shrimp, crisped rice, and a savory sauce with garlic, scallions, and a punch of umami.

It’s flexible, craveable, and done in minutes — better than takeout, and built around real wok heat energy.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2–3 cups cold cooked rice (day-old is ideal)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas/carrots, or fresh chopped)
• 3 scallions, chopped (white + green parts separated)
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2–3 tbsp neutral oil (peanut, avocado, canola)

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for sweeter)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Optional: ½ tsp chili paste or sriracha for heat

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp very dry, season lightly with salt.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. Add a bit more oil if needed.
2. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble quickly.
3. Push to one side or remove temporarily.

Step 3: Stir-Fry

1. Add garlic, scallion whites, and veggies. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until fragrant and hot.
2. Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, letting some bits crisp.

Step 4: Sauce & Finish

1. Add shrimp back to the pan.
2. Pour in sauce, stir well to coat everything.
3. Cook 1–2 minutes more until everything’s hot and glossy.
4. Finish with scallion greens and serve immediately.

Flavor Variations

• Spicy Thai Style – Add chili-garlic paste and a squeeze of lime
• Garlic Butter Fried Rice – Use garlic-infused butter in place of oil
• Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice – Add chopped pineapple + cashews
• Extra Eggy – Use 3–4 eggs for a richer, fluffier finish
• Coconut Fried Rice – Stir in a splash of coconut milk with the sauce

Serving Ideas

• As a main dish with sliced cucumber or kimchi on the side
• In lettuce wraps with a drizzle of chili sauce
• Topped with a fried egg for extra richness
• With crispy wontons or spring rolls for texture contrast
• Cold, straight from the fridge (honestly still great)

Pro Tips

• Use cold, dry rice — fresh rice gets mushy
• High heat is key — let rice sit briefly to crisp before stirring
• Don’t overcrowd the pan — stir-fry in batches if needed
• Add sauce last to keep the rice from getting soggy

Final Thoughts

Shrimp Fried Rice is fast, filling, and endlessly customizable. It turns leftovers into fire, works in any pan, and punches way above its prep time. Salty, seared, and packed with texture — the real MVP of weeknight cooking.

Sear hot. Stir fast. Sauce last. 🍤🥢🔥

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