Chinese
Shrimp Fried Rice
This flavourful and satisfying one-pan meal is packed with shrimp and vegetables, making it a great weeknight dinner.
Similar dish · Photo: Forssa01 (CC BY)
Draft · not yet kitchen-tested
Shopping for just this dinner: about $42.17 in whole packs at Ontario average prices, pantry staples not counted. Planned with other dinners that share packs, it usually costs less.
Ingredients
- 450 gFrozen cooked shrimp, peeled, thawed and tails removed
- 300 gLong-grain white rice
- 3 largeLarge eggs
- 150 gFrozen peas
- 2 mediumCarrots, diced
- 3 tbspSoy sauce
- 30 gGreen onions, sliced
- 2 clovesGarlic, minced
- 10 gFresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbspCanola oil
- 2 tspToasted sesame oil
- ⅔ tspSalt
- 1 tspGround black pepper
Method
- Rinse the 300 g white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 600 ml water and 2 g salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.⏱ 15 min timer in cook mode
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.⏱ 5 min timer in cook mode
- In a small bowl, whisk the 3 large eggs with 1 g salt and 0.5 g black pepper. Heat 15 ml canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set, then remove from the skillet and set aside.⏱ 3 min timer in cook mode
- Add the remaining 15 ml canola oil to the skillet. Add the 160 g diced carrots, 10 g minced garlic, and 10 g grated ginger. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until carrots are slightly tender-crisp.⏱ 4 min timer in cook mode
- Add the 450 g thawed shrimp and 150 g frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.⏱ 3 min timer in cook mode
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.⏱ 5 min timer in cook mode
- Stir in 45 ml soy sauce, 10 ml sesame oil, the scrambled eggs, and most of the 30 g sliced green onions. Season with the remaining 3 g salt and 2 g black pepper. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes to combine all ingredients and flavours. Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.⏱ 2 min timer in cook mode