Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

5 from 2 votes

You can make this easy shrimp fried rice recipe in just 20 minutes. It's healthy, super delish and perfect for meal planning.

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine American, Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 581kcal

Author Mihaela

Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shrimp, garlic, ginger, chili and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimps turn pink. Set aside.
In the same heated skillet, add the remaining oil, then the carrots, snap peas, bell peppers and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in the rice and soy sauce and cook for an extra 2-3 minutes.
Return the shrimps to the pan, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

For meal planning, divide the shrimp fried rice between 4 glass containers with fitted lids and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve warm or cold.

Please read the Tips & Tricks in the article before making this easy shrimp fried rice recipe. Below is just a summary:

The seasoning must be simple and rich in flavor (See point #1 in the article)
You can use white rice if the brown one is not available, however, I recommend the second. Or, you can replace the basmati rice with cooked quinoa or wild rice.
This easy shrimp fried rice recipe is perfect for meal planning. You can place the shrimp fried rice in airtight glass containers and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. You can serve it cold or warm, it's great both ways.
You can use any of your favorite veggies in this easy shrimp fried rice recipe. Just make sure to cut them into small bite-sized pieces so that they'll cook fast and evenly.
Also, you can add scrambled eggs to make it more consistent and if you want to make it vegan, remove the shrimps and add more veggies or crumbled tofu (or both).