Shrimp Fried Rice
This Easy Shrimp Fried Rice is a delicious and balanced dish with a combination of flavors and textures, including the sweetness of shrimp and vegetables, the umami from soy sauce, and the crunchiness of carrots and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably cold and day-old)
- 8-10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup julienned veggies (carrot, bell pepper, red onion)
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp scallions, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet. Stir-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the sliced red onion, julienned carrots, and julienned bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but are still slightly crisp.
- Add the cooked rice to the veggies. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula and cook for a few minutes to heat through and allow the rice to get slightly crispy.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and sweet chili sauce over the rice and stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes, making sure all the ingredients are well mixed and heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more soy sauce or sweet chili sauce if desired.
- Serve the shrimp fried rice hot, garnished with scallions or sesame seeds. Enjoy!