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Easy 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice
September 27, 2024

Easy 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Attention, food enthusiasts! Get ready to delve into a culinary masterpiece that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more. This easy-peasy shrimp fried rice is not only a feast for your stomach but also a lifesaver for those hectic weeknights. Let’s get cooking!

Gather your trusty skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Drizzle in some vegetable oil and infuse it with a dash of red pepper flakes, unleashing a tantalizing aroma. Now, let our star ingredient, juicy shrimp, take center stage. Arrange them in a single layer and let them sear beautifully, cooking for about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Once they’re done, give them a well-deserved rest in a bowl and toss them in a tantalizing sauce that will make your mouth water.

Next, grab your trusty onion and dice it up into golden-brown perfection. Throw it into the skillet and sauté until it transforms into a savory treat. Transfer the onion to a plate, then crack an egg and whisk it with a dash of sesame oil and soy sauce for a velvety texture. Pour it into the skillet and let it dance, creating fluffy goodness. Once it’s cooked, join it with the onion on the plate.

Now, let’s introduce some colorful veggies to the party! Toss some snow peas and sliced carrots into the skillet and sauté them for about 2 minutes. Then, reunite them with the cooked onion and egg. Fluff up some rice, chop up some green onions, and add them to the skillet, stirring frequently for 3 minutes. Finish it off with a drizzle of soy sauce and the magic sauce we mentioned earlier. Stir everything together and let it sizzle for another minute.

To top it off, bring back those luscious shrimp and let them mingle with the other ingredients for a final minute. If you’re feeling fancy, skewer some additional shrimp and place them on top for an extra touch of flair. Dig in, enjoy the symphony of flavors, and let this 20-minute masterpiece become your new favorite go-to dinner!

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Ingredients

  1. 1 pound shrimp
  2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  3. 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  4. 1 onion
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  7. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  8. 1 cup snow peas
  9. 1 cup sliced carrots
  10. 2 cups cooked rice
  11. 2 green onions
  12. 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for finishing)
  13. 1/4 cup magic sauce (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in vegetable oil with red pepper flakes.
  2. 2. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and sear for about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Once done, transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3. Dice an onion and sauté it in the skillet until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
  4. 4. Whisk an egg with sesame oil and soy sauce, then pour it into the skillet and cook until fluffy. Transfer to the plate with the onion.
  5. 5. Add snow peas and sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  6. 6. Return the cooked onion and egg to the skillet, fluff some rice and chop green onions, then add to the skillet.
  7. 7. Stir frequently for 3 minutes, then drizzle with soy sauce and the sauce from the shrimp.
  8. 8. Stir everything together and let it sizzle for another minute.
  9. 9. Add the shrimp back into the skillet and let them mingle for a final minute.

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