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Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

This easy shrimp fried rice is sure to be a hit with the whole family! You can add in some chicken or pork as well if desired - I tend to double the shrimp!

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Can I tell you a secret about this Easy Shrimp Fried Rice? I have been waiting months to make it. Why, you ask? Well, because my kids are convinced that they don’t like shrimp and I had to wait for some fellow shrimp-loving company to come over so that I could make it!

white bowl with Easy Shrimp Fried Rice topped with chopped green onions

IF your family isn’t like mine! Where did I go wrong with those two? I have loved shrimp my entire life, for as long a I can remember eating food. And before you say it, yes, they have tried shrimp. They tried this rice again just for me because I was convinced that they would like the shrimp with all the wonderful flavours that you get in this fried rice recipe. It was another hard no from both of them.The only shrimp that my son likes are coconut shrimp – and man, who doesn’t! If you are a shrimp lover then you have to try my Shrimp Surprise Spread – you will love it!

How to Make Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice is fast, easy and healthy to make! Here’s how to make it in no time.

  • Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the
    shrimp and garlic paste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 3-4
    minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in a bowl to the side.
  • Add the sesame oil to the skillet and heat. Add in the garlic and saute for 2
    minutes. Add in the rice and fry until the rice starts to crisp up slightly.
  • Move the rice to one side and add in the beaten eggs. Scramble cook in the skillet
    until cooked and then mix into the rice. Add in the shrimp and the thawed
    vegetables and fry for another 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Combine the soy sauce and oyster sauce, then drizzle over everything in the skillet
    evenly. Fry some more, coating the rice evenly with the mixture.
  • Serve topped with green onion if desired.
Shrimp Fried Rice in a white bowl topped with chopped green onions

What kind of shrimp do I use in shrimp fried rice?

You can use whatever type of shrimp your little heart desires. If you use precooked shrimp then you only have to heat them up in the oil and garlic – but don’t skip the garlic! You can use large or small shrimp, whatever shrimp you use make sure that they are well cleaned.

What if I don’t like shrimp? What can I use in my fried rice instead?

The sky is the limit! Try my Easy Fried Rice Recipe that has a video in it to show you how to make basic fried rice. Then you can choose a protein : chicken, bacon, pork, whatever you like. You can also keep it just vegetables if you prefer.

close up of Shrimp Fried Rice topped with chopped green onions

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • You can use shrimp that are as big as you want. Don’t let the size of my shrimp stop you.
  • Cook your shrimp the way that you want it. I have a friend that can’t eat shrimp that are cooked for 3-4 minutes. She will request shrimp cooked to heck and back when we go to restaurants. I also like them well cooked.
  • The vegetables are easy to switch around. You can fry up a diced fresh white onion at the very beginning in the sesame oil if you like as well.
  • Adjust the sauces to your liking. I like a LOT of oyster sauce, it’s my favorite part!
  • Use OLD rice! Let it dry out a bit in the fridge overnight, it’s always too gluey if you use it the same day.

Happy cooking everyone! Let me know in the comments below if you have tried the recipe!

Love,

Karlynn

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

This easy shrimp fried rice is sure to be a hit with the whole family! You can add in some chicken or pork as well if desired – I tend to double the shrimp!
5 from 5 votes
Shrimp Fried Rice in a white bowl topped with chopped green onions
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Calories
379
Author
Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients
 

Fried Shrimp

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1-2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined

Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables thawed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3-4 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic paste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in a bowl to the side.
  • Add the sesame oil to the skillet and heat. Add in the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add in the rice and fry until the rice starts to crisp up slightly. 
  • Move the rice to one side and add in the beaten eggs. Scramble cook in the skillet until cooked and then mix into the rice. Add in the shrimp and the thawed vegetables and fry for another 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Combine the soy sauce and oyster sauce, then drizzle over everything in the skillet evenly. Fry some more, coating the rice evenly with the mixture. 
  • Serve topped with green onion.

Recipe Notes

You can sub in vegetables of your choice, or use chicken instead of shrimp. Fried rice is a great way to use up leftovers.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 379kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 314mg, Sodium: 1400mg, Potassium: 253mg, Fiber: 1g, Vitamin A: 1760IU, Vitamin C: 8.3mg, Calcium: 161mg, Iron: 3mg

All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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Karlynn Johnston

Iā€™m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a cocktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!

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  1. Trader Mac says

    I can’t imagine what you did to your kids to turn them off on shrimp, but don’t worry about it, their loss after all.

    This recipe is the best I’ve come across, its simple and delicious. its the recipe I’ve used for years but never bothered to write down.

    If you must make this dish for someone who doesn’t like shrimp, try shaved spam! Just like in the Marine Corps, a total crowd pleaser.5 stars

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