Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil; One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced; 5 scallions, whites chopped and greens thinly sliced,separated; 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut intoquarters; 2 ounces thinly sliced Chinese sausage; 1 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage; 1/4 to 1/2 cup edamame beans; One 2-ounce can water chestnuts; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sambal; 1/2 teaspoon XO sauce; 1 cup mung bean sprouts; 1 cup white rice, cooked and cooled; 1 egg; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

Canola oil
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
5 scallions, whites chopped and greens thinly sliced,separated
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut intoquarters
2 ounces thinly sliced Chinese sausage
1 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1/4 to 1/2 cup edamame beans
One 2-ounce can water chestnuts
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sambal
1/2 teaspoon XO sauce
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 cup white rice, cooked and cooled
1 egg
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
To a wok over medium-high heat, add a light coating of oil.
2
Add half of the ginger, garlic and scallion whites to flavor the oil.
3
Add the shrimp, sausage, cabbage, edamame and water chestnuts, tossing to heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sambal, XO sauce and sprouts.
5
Cook for 1 minute until the shrimp is pink.
6
Move all to a bowl.
7
Add another light coating of oil to the wok.
8
Add the remaining half of the ginger, garlic and scallion whites to flavor the oil.
9
Add the rice and spread around the wok to toast and get crispy.
10
Add a little more oil to encourage golden-ness, and cook 4 to 5 minutes.
11
Season with a splash of vinegar and soy.
12
Add the sauteed shrimp and vegetables back into the wok.
13
Toss in your scallion greens and place onto a plate.
14
To the same wok, turn the burner down, add the egg and cook, 1 to 2 minutes.
15
Place the fried egg on top of the plate.
16
Garnish with cilantro leaves.

280

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced, 5 scallions, whites chopped and greens thinly sliced,separated, 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.

Shrimp Fried Rice

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