Best 6 Easy Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal? Look no further than easy homemade shrimp fried rice! This classic dish is a favorite for both lunch and dinner, and the best part is, you can customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer your fried rice with vegetables, eggs, or anything else, this recipe has got you covered. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend project, and with a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. -Sandra Thompson, White Hall, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups cold cooked rice
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Remove eggs and keep warm., Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add the rice, vegetables and shrimp; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Meanwhile, chop eggs into small pieces. Return eggs to the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 236mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AFWifey

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chilled cooked rice
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (more or less)
1/2 cup chopped green onion (more or less)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 lb shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil in skillet over medium/high heat. Stir-fry shrimp until pink. Set aside when done.
  • Melt butter in skillet, add yellow onion, sauté.
  • Add green onion and soy sauce. Mix in rice and make sure its evenly coated.
  • Stir in shrimp and fry until steamy hot (don't let it get mushy).
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with chicken stir-fry or eat by itself.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.8, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 203.9, Sodium 2858.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 22.1

HOMEMADE SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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Growing up in Manhattan, I got spoiled by authentic Chinatown fried rice. Now living in the south, I've yet to find a restaurant that serves fried rice as good as I grew up with. The combination of ingredients in this recipe is so fantastic, I now prefer to make my own fried rice at home.-Katherine White, Clemmons, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes. Transfer 3 tablespoons to a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set aside remaining soy sauce mixture. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon canola oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. In the same skillet, stir-fry shrimp in remaining canola and sesame oil for 5-6 minutes or until they turn pink. Remove and set aside., Add rice, reserved soy sauce mixture and salt to the pan; cook 4-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring to break up rice and coat evenly. Stir in green onions, cilantro, onion-pepper mixture and shrimp; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
3 cups cold cooked white rice, broken into separate grains
1/2 cup frozen organic peas, thawed
1/4 pound barbecued pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil and swirl to coat the wok. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and reserve. Add eggs to wok and scramble until set, but still slightly runny. Remove from pan, breaking into bite-sized pieces, and wipe wok clean.
  • Return wok to heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the onions, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until onion is half-cooked, 1 minute. Add the red pepper and stir-fry until just tender but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Add the cold rice, quickly spreading it all over the wok and tossing it to heat through, then fry for about 5 to 7 minutes. (Add a little more oil if the rice is sticking.) When the rice is hot, add the peas and toss to heat through, about 1 minute. Add the pork, reserved shrimp, eggs, and salt, and stir fry to heat thoroughly, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately on a large platter.

EASY HOMEMADE SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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This is a quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that my kids all love! This recipe is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently, as desired.

Provided by MonkeyMama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
½ cup frozen corn
2 cloves garlic, finely minced, or more to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet using a slotted spoon, allowing oils and cooking juices to remain in the skillet. Place shrimp on a plate and set aside.
  • Add peas and carrots and corn to the skillet and cook, stirring intermittently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Push vegetables to the side of the skillet, pour eggs into the other side, and cook to scramble, stirring as necessary, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp, rice, and green onions into the skillet. Drizzle evenly with soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook until shrimp is reheated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 312.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 971.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHRIMP FRIED RICE



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Inspired by the fire-kissed flavor of Japanese steakhouse and hibachi fare, especially at the Kani House restaurants in Georgia, this quick fried-rice dish is a veritable comfort. Frying the shrimp first in oil, just until they're cooked, and reserving them to add back at the end means they stay tender. Plus, you're left with the most aromatic shrimp oil in which to fry the rice and vegetables. The shortcut of bagged frozen mixed vegetables comes in handy here, not least because they need only to be thawed by the skillet's high heat. The yum yum sauce, a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce that is ordinarily reserved for grilled hibachi meats, tastes fabulous splattered over the finished rice - not unlike how the artist Jackson Pollock flung paint on canvas.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, seafood, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
Salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (any mix of carrots, peas, corn and green beans)
6 cups cooked jasmine or other long-grain white rice, preferably cold and day-old
1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
Yum Yum Sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a very large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high. Add the olive oil and shrimp, and sprinkle with salt and the garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is no longer translucent and begins to turn golden at the edges, 2 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and mixed vegetables to the shrimpy oil and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the onion loses its raw edge but is still crunchy, and the vegetables are mostly thawed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until well combined and the rice begins to crisp underneath where it meets the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce as needed.
  • Scooch the rice to one side of the pan, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter on the empty side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the melted butter, break the yolks and stir vigorously to scramble the eggs, cooking just until they have set but are still tender, about 1 minute. Stir the soft scrambled eggs into the rice, add the reserved shrimp and any accumulated juices, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Let the fried rice sit for a few minutes so that it can continue to crisp in the pan's residual heat. (If you haven't already made the yum yum sauce, this is the perfect time to do it.)
  • Drizzle most of the yum yum sauce over the fried rice in the skillet, leaving some back, if desired, to serve in a small dish on the side for dipping the shrimp.

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less sticky and will result in a better fried rice.
  • Cook the rice properly: The rice should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly undercooked.
  • Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to cook the rice evenly.
  • Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the rice and prevent it from sticking.
  • Add the oil and aromatics: Add the oil and aromatics, such as ginger, garlic, and onion, to the wok or skillet and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the wok or skillet and cook until they are pink and opaque.
  • Add the rice: Add the rice to the wok or skillet and stir to combine.
  • Add the sauce: Add the sauce, which can be made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, to the wok or skillet and stir to combine.
  • Add the vegetables: Add the vegetables, such as peas, carrots, and corn, to the wok or skillet and stir to combine.
  • Cook until heated through: Cook the shrimp fried rice until it is heated through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the shrimp fried rice immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Shrimp fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make the best shrimp fried rice at home. With its combination of flavors and textures, shrimp fried rice is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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