Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 red Thai chiles, seeded and minced; 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon belacan or 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1/2 pound medium shrimpshelled, deveined and coarsely chopped; 3 1/2 cups cold cooked white rice; Water, for sprinkling; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped pickled mustard greens

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 red Thai chiles, seeded and minced
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon belacan or 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/2 pound medium shrimpshelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
3 1/2 cups cold cooked white rice
Water, for sprinkling
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped pickled mustard greens

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok.
2
Add the eggs and scramble lightly with a wooden spoon over high heat.
3
Transfer the eggs to a plate.
4
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the wok.
5
When the oil is hot, add the chiles, shallots, garlic and belacan and stir-fry over high heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7
Add the rice, reduce the heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; sprinkle the rice with water as necessary to keep it moist.
8
Stir the oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper and sugar into the rice.
9
Stir in the scrambled eggs.
10
Transfer the rice to a platter or bowl, garnish with the scallions, cilantro and pickled mustard greens and serve.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 2 red Thai chiles, seeded and minced, 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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