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Quick Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe with Peas and Carrots Easy and Delicious

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A quick and easy shrimp fried rice with peas and carrots that’s perfect for busy weeknights, offering a flavorful and comforting meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 3 cups day-old cooked white rice (preferably jasmine or long-grain)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
  • 1 cup finely diced or shredded fresh carrots
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (can substitute canola or peanut oil)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein shrimp if needed, dice carrots, mince garlic, slice green onions, and beat eggs lightly.
  2. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Add more oil if needed, pour in beaten eggs, let set for 30 seconds, then scramble gently until just cooked but still moist. Remove and set aside with shrimp.
  5. Add remaining oil, toss in garlic and diced carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes until carrots soften. Add frozen peas and cook for another minute.
  6. Add day-old rice, breaking up clumps with spatula, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes allowing rice to toast slightly on the bottom.
  7. Return shrimp and scrambled eggs to pan, pour soy sauce evenly over mixture, stir well to combine. Drizzle sesame oil if using and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Stir in sliced green onions, taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture to avoid mushy fried rice. Cook shrimp separately to prevent overcooking. If rice feels dry, sprinkle a tablespoon of water before adding soy sauce to steam slightly. Adjust soy sauce gradually to balance saltiness. Sesame oil is optional but adds a nutty finish.

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Keywords: shrimp fried rice, quick fried rice, peas and carrots, easy dinner, weeknight meal, stir-fry, seafood rice dish

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