Shrimp Fried Rice

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often more affordable and gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and has a neutral flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flax egg is a vegan alternative.

Heat a very large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high. Add the olive oil and shrimp, and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is no longer translucent and begins to turn golden at the edges, about 2-4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Add the onion and mixed vegetables to the oil in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion loses its raw edge but is still crunchy, and the vegetables are mostly thawed, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the cooked grain of choice and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until well combined and the grain begins to crisp underneath, about 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce as needed.

Move the grains to one side of the pan, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter on the empty side of the pan.

Crack the eggs into the melted butter, break the yolks and stir vigorously to scramble the eggs, cooking just until they have set but are still tender, about 1 minute.

Stir the soft scrambled eggs into the grains, add the reserved shrimp and any accumulated juices, then remove the pan from the heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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