Citrusy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Citrusy Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; 1 ½ cups basmati rice; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal, white and green parts separated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon minced ginger (peeled); ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)

Servings: persons

coarse salt
1 ½ cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal, white and green parts separated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger (peeled)
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 8 cups salted water to a boil.
2
Add rice, and boil until tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
3
Using a fine-mesh sieve, drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
4
Set aside.
5
While rice is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium.
6
Add eggs; cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Transfer eggs to a cutting board (reserve skillet).
8
Cool eggs, then cut into 2-by-1/4 inch strips.
9
In reserved skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium.
10
Add shrimp, carrots, scallion whites, garlic and ginger.
11
Cook, tossing frequently, until shrimp are opaque and carrots are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
12
Add eggs, soy sauce, lime juice, and cooked rice.
13
Cook, tossing, to heat rice through, about 1 minute.
14
Serve garnished with scallion greens.

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt, 1 ½ cups basmati rice, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Citrusy Shrimp Fried Rice 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.

Citrusy Shrimp Fried Rice

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