Chinese-American · fried rice
20-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp, cold rice, egg, peas, and carrots cook quickly in one hot skillet for a takeout-style dinner.
Total time20 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- 02
Add remaining oil and scramble the eggs until just set. Add rice and cook, pressing out clumps, for 4 minutes.
- 03
Add peas, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- 04
Return the shrimp and add scallions. Toss until hot and serve immediately.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use tamari for gluten-free fried rice.
- Diced cooked chicken can replace shrimp.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
