Easy Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe In Under 30 Minutes | Better Than Take Out

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 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of cooked shrimp and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Push shrimp to one side of the skillet; crack 1 egg into the other side and scramble until cooked.

Add 2 cups of cooked rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 1/2 cup diced carrots; stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil; mix well to coat rice evenly.

Add chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon of ginger; stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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