Chinese Fried Rice With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chinese Fried Rice With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. cooked, cooled white rice; 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned; 1 lb. carrots, diced; 1 large cut up onion; 1/2 c. cut up scallions; 3 eggs; 1/4 c. mushroom soy; 1 Tbsp. m.s.g.; cooking oil; sesame oil; Chinese 5 spice; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. cooked, cooled white rice
1 lb. shrimp, cleaned
1 lb. carrots, diced
1 large cut up onion
1/2 c. cut up scallions
3 eggs
1/4 c. mushroom soy
1 Tbsp. m.s.g.
cooking oil
sesame oil
Chinese 5 spice
salt and pepper to taste

1
Mix rice, mushroom soy and m.s.g. (rice should be brown in color).
2
Prepare shrimp with salt and pepper and Chinese 5 spice. Heat 6 tablespoons cooking oil and 2 tablespoons sesame oil in large wok.
3
Stir-fry carrots and onion about 4 minutes.
4
Take out, leaving oil only in wok.
5
Put in eggs with salt and pepper; stir and put aside.
6
(Eggs can be cooked in a separate pan as the residue from the fried eggs may burn.)
7
Stir-fry shrimp for 5 minutes.
8
Add rice; stir.
9
Add cooked carrots, onion, eggs and scallions.
10
Stir-fry until they are all mixed properly and rice is hot.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. cooked, cooled white rice, 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, 1 lb. carrots, diced, 1 large cut up onion, and more.

Yes, Chinese Fried Rice With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Fried Rice With Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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