Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is made with fresh shrimp, rice, green onions, mixed veggies, and sesame oil. It is a classic dinner dish that is ready in about 30 minutes.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons Sesame Oil

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil

1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 1/2 cups Frozen Mixed Veggie Blend

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

4 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, minced

3 Large Eggs, lightly beaten

4 cups leftover cooked White Rice or Brown Rice

4 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce

1 tablespoon Mirin

Salt and Pepper, to taste

GARNISH:

More sliced Green Onions, optional

Sesame Seeds, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and once simmering add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink.

2. Remove the shrimp and place on a plate, set aside.

3. To the same skillet, add sesame oil and once hot add minced garlic and minced ginger, cook stirring for 30 seconds.

4. Next, add the veggies and green onions, and cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften.

5. Push everything to one side of the skillet, and add the lightly beaten eggs to the other side. Stir to scramble, and cook the eggs. Once cooked combine with the veggies.

6. Add the shrimp back to the skillet, and add the cooked rice. Drizzle with soy sauce and mirin, and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp and rice are well heated through.Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.