Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Learn how to make shrimp fried rice, restaurant style with this recipe. This is how I used to cook real shrimp fried rice when my father still owned a restaurant.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and allow rice to cool.

Step 3
Heat a large skillet or wok for 2 minutes. When the skillet or wok is hot, pour in vegetable oil, bean sprouts, and onions. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 4
Mix in cooled rice and shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes. Stirring constantly.

Step 5
Add in eggs, green onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring continuously, until eggs are cooked and everything is blended evenly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483
Calories
18g
Fat
60g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 22%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol187mg 62%
Sodium1638mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate60g 22%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein20g
Vitamin C6mg 31%
Calcium72mg 6%
Iron6mg 31%
Potassium312mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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