Shrimp Fried Rice

Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large eggs; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Chopped fresh cilantro; Sesame seeds, toasted

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Warm, savory and ready in a flash, this easy 20-minute shrimp fried rice recipe will satisfy when you can't stop thinking about Chinese takeout.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large eggs
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Chopped fresh cilantro
Sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, onion, peas and carrots in oil until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet, cook and stir egg over medium heat until completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil and shrimp mixture; heat through. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cup: 419 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 265mg cholesterol, 809mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.

You only need one skillet for this easy shrimp fried rice. It's a great base recipe for your family's tastes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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