How to make 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.

Chop green onions and sweet vidalia onion, using the white and green parts.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

Season shrimp with parsley, salt, and black pepper; add to the pan.

Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque and orange, then remove from the pan.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce in a bowl.

Add chopped white onion and frozen peas and carrots to the pan, avoiding excess water.

Cook the vegetables until softened, then add 1.5 cups of partially cooked rice to the pan.

Stir to combine and fry the rice, allowing it to get a nice crust.

Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan.

Crack 5 eggs into the pan and scramble them with the rice and shrimp until cooked through.

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste; add a pinch of sugar and chicken powder if desired.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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