Bacon Shrimp Fried Rice || Ly Cooks

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor profile.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving fat in the skillet.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove shrimp and set aside with the bacon.

Add garlic, ginger, and carrots to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in peas and cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.

Push rice to one side of the skillet and crack an egg on the other side.

Scramble the egg until just set, then mix it into the rice.

Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients.

Garnish with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.

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