Vegetable Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Craving restaurant-quality fried rice? This recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors in just 15 minutes! Forget bland, sticky rice – this recipe uses a clever mushroom broth trick for perfectly separated, dark grains of deliciousness. Loaded with vibrant vegetables and succulent shrimp, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and impressing guests alike. Prepare for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 547.2 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetable Shrimp Fried Rice

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How to Make Vegetable Shrimp Fried Rice

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon grated garlic and 1 tablespoon grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add 1 pound of shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the wok if needed.
  5. Whisk 2 large eggs and pour into the wok. Swirl to coat the bottom.
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until set. Remove and chop into small pieces; set aside.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the wok if needed.
  8. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon grated garlic and 1 tablespoon grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
  9. Add 1 cup of pea pods and 2 chopped green onions; cook for 1 minute.
  10. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil; stir to combine with the vegetables.
  11. Add 3 cups of cooked dark rice (cooked with vegetarian mushroom broth instead of water) and the cooked egg.
  12. Toss quickly to combine the rice and soy sauce.
  13. Stir in any remaining soy sauce.
  14. Add 1 cup of bean sprouts and toss for 30 seconds.
  15. Add the cooked shrimp, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

9g

Carbs

27g