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Shrimp Fried Rice

October 4, 2015

I’m not in the habit of telling people what to do. I’m a firm believer in people making their own decisions and their decisions being none of my business and always being respectful of other people’s choices.

Until now.

I hate to be forward…but I feel very strongly about you having this shrimp fried rice for dinner. And then again for breakfast. And then you should tell your husband that there’s none left and that you’re very sorry and you’ll make it again soon and then polish the rest of it off during your lunch break.

But like I said, it’s none of my business.

Growing up, my favorite restaurant was a family-owned shop called Thai Pepper that would make the most incredible beef fried rice. I would eat there so often – at least four times a week – that I would walk in and they would know exactly what I would order! It was the same thing every time: spicy beef fried rice and an egg drop soup. They would finish my sentence before I could get it out and we’d all have a laugh. I was so predictable. One day, I walked up to the counter and ordered the pad see yew and everyone in the restaurant stopped what they were doing.  The kitchen workers stood there gaping at me and all you could hear was the clanging of a pan that had dropped to the floor, while customers sat frozen and terrified, their forks midair.

Okay, so I made that last part up, but you get where I’m going with this, right? That (1) I can ramble on and on about any topic you give me and (2) I really like fried rice.

The key to having good fried rice is to make sure that your rice is cold before cooking. Warm or room-temperature rice can result in a soggy, chewier texture, so if you know you’ll be cooking fried rice, try to make your rice the night before. It’s also best to use long-grain rice, as shorter grains tend to be softer. It’s easy to substitute any protein you want for this recipe – beef, chicken, or pork – or double up on vegetables if you’re cutting out the meat. Serve alone or with a stir fry (we had ours with an easy beef and broccoli stir fry!), and just so you know, it also pairs perfectly with an egg drop soup.

 

Shrimp Fried Rice
2015-10-04 17:56:41
Serves 6
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 cups long-grained cooked rice, refrigerated
  2. 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  3. 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  4. 4 green onions, diced
  5. 12 oz frozen bag of mixed vegetables
  6. 2 eggs
  7. 3 tbsp sesame oil
  8. 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  9. 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  10. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large pot or wok on medium-high heat, then add the onions. Cook for 5-6 minutes until onions are softened. Toss in shrimp and cook for 6-7 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Beat two eggs in a small bowl, then add to the pan. Stir until egg is blended and cooked through. Add cold rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce and stir until combined. Add more soy sauce, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste. Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
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  1. estherjane13 says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    This looks delicious. Shrimp fried rice was one of my favorite childhood take out meals. I will definitely be following your orders and making this for dinner… and breakfast, and lunch.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 4, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Thank you, Esther!! I just ate a bowl myself!! 😀

      Reply
  2. 1blanchard says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:10 am

    This sounds wonderful! I seldom cook, but I might have to try this one.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you!! If you do, I hope you like it!!

      Reply
  3. An Artsy Appetite says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Looks incredibly delicious!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  4. Lynz Real Cooking says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    ha ha I love this post Jasmine, for dinner, breakfast, lunch! Can’t blame anyone for that, yummm

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Haha, it’s a no judgment zone here!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lynz Real Cooking says

        October 5, 2015 at 4:54 pm

        ha ha love it!

        Reply
  5. Sadie's Nest says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Good tips! Thanks for the suggestions! Sometimes I just need someone to tell me what to do;)

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      October 5, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Haha, no problem! Don’t we all! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nena says

    October 9, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    This looks so delicious and it is perfect when there is left-over rice;) Love the cast iron, too! Although it is a pain to clean:(

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    • Jasmine says

      October 9, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you, Nena! Yes, exactly! I usually make too much rice, so it’s perfect.

      Reply

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