Description
This Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Packed with juicy shrimp, colorful veggies, and spicy seasonings, this Asian-inspired fried rice is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the fried rice:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 3 cups cooked and chilled jasmine rice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat oils in a skillet, cook shrimp until pink, then set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger until softened.
- Scramble eggs: Push vegetables aside, add eggs, scramble, and mix everything.
- Add rice and seasonings: Stir in rice, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sriracha, and peas. Heat through.
- Combine and serve: Return shrimp to the pan, toss, adjust seasoning, and garnish with green onions. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice is best for texture.
- Try adding diced pineapple or cilantro for a twist.
- Shrimp can be substituted with chicken, tofu, or extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
