Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Before You Get Started

For the very best fried rice, cook your brown rice the day before you make this recipe. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate it in an airtight container until you’re ready to make your shrimp fried rice.
I like to use 36/40 shrimp in my fried rice for a better shrimp-to-rice ratio in each bite. Feel free to use smaller shrimp if you’d like!
Be very careful not to overcook the shrimp! They don’t take much time at all, and if you cook them too much the first time they’re in the skillet, they’ll be tough and rubbery after by the end of the recipe.
Watching your sodium intake, or just don’t like things too salty? Use a low-sodium soy sauce and use very little added salt (if you use any at all!).

How to Make This Recipe

Sauté the Shrimp: Heat avocado oil and sesame oil in a large skillet (or a large wok if you have one!) over medium-high heat. When your oil is hot, place the shrimp in the pan in a single layer. Sauté the shrimp for just 1 minute, then add soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir everything together quickly then let it all cook 1-2 minutes, until the shrimp is just opaque.
Sauté the Vegetables: Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set it aside. Wipe the skillet out with paper towels then return it to the hot burner and add more avocado oil. When the fresh oil is ready, toss in the diced onion and frozen vegetables, and stir it all together. Sauté the vegetables until the onions are almost translucent.
Scramble the Eggs: Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan, then crack your eggs directly into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until they’re not-at-all runny.
Fry the Rice: Add your cooled, fully-cooked rice to the pan along with a few tablespoons of butter and stir everything together until it’s all mixed well. Fry the rice for 5 minutes, stirring often, then add in the rest of the soy sauce and the cooked shrimp.
Serve and Enjoy: Keep heating the dish until the shrimp is warmed-through. Be very careful not to overcook the shrimp here! Once everything’s nice and hot, garnish the dish however you’d like, then dig in!

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