Made with kitchen staples, this Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy recipe that rivals your go-to takeout joint. Made in one skillet, this fried rice with shrimp is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
3-4tbspvegetable oildivide by the tablespoon, use as needed
1oniondiced
4-5stalksgreen onionsdiced, whites and green separated
3clovesgarlicminced
3eggsbeaten
4cupscooked rice
1cupfrozen peas
Instructions
Combine the shrimp, cornstarch soy sauce, and oil. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
In a large skillet over high heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they’re golden and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and add the diced onion and sliced white parts of the green onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the minced garlic. Saute for another minute before pushing everything to one side of the pan.
Add more vegetable oil if needed. Add the beaten eggs to the empty half of the skillet and scramble them. Mix together the scrambled eggs and aromatics.
Add the cooked rice and sauce. Mix until the rice is fully coated in the sauce.
Add the shrimp and frozen peas to the skillet and mix until everything is combined. Garnish with some green onions before serving.