Are you ready for a flavorful dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for any night of the week? Our Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is sure to become your new favorite meal! It’s packed with tender shrimp, crispy rice and colorful veggies. Whether you’re cooking for one person or hosting a crowd, you’re guaranteed to enjoy this delicious dish.
Looking for a delicious meal that’s ready in no time? Our Shrimp Fried Rice to-go hits the spot! This dish starts with cooked white rice that is pan fried until crispy and lightly golden. Tender, juicy shrimp are added to the mix, along with a variety of vegetables like peas, carrots, and onions. The whole dish is seasoned with soy sauce and other condiments for a delicious meal that’s ready in minutes. Try our Shrimp Fried Rice to go today and enjoy the convenience of a delicious meal without the hassle of cooking at home!
Takeout shrimp fried rice is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but a quintessentially American take on Chinese-American takeaway restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are readily available to most people in the United States and Canada, so anyone can easily enjoy world cuisine, even if their travel options or access to locally sourced ingredients is limited.
Use of leftover rice
When it comes to making fried rice, it’s best to use leftover rice or day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice can be too hot and sticky, making it difficult to handle and tending to stick to the pan. The leftover rice has had time to cool and dry, making it easier to process. For fried rice, you can use any type of leftover rice or days before, whether it’s instant rice, long grain rice, short grain rice, wild rice, or brown rice.
Tip on using fresh rice
If you only have freshly cooked rice on hand, don’t worry! You can still make delicious shrimp fried rice. Spread the hot, steaming rice in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet, then refrigerate to chill and dry for at least 30 minutes. This removes excess moisture from the rice, making it less sticky and easier to work with.
vegetable options
We like to use a classic vegetable mix in this recipe. These include fresh spring onions, carrots and peas. To make it even easier, you can use a frozen carrot and pea mix! Consider these tasty add-ons if you want to make your meal more vegetarian:
- broccoli
- cabbage
- cauliflower
- sugar snap
- asparagus
- Green beans
Variations and Replacements
There are several ways to add flavor to this recipe. Cooking the shrimp in a combination of sesame oil and cooking oil goes a long way. The added garlic adds wonderful flavor as well, as does a light dash of soy sauce to garnish! If you prefer to use liquid amino acids, you can use these instead. If you like it a little spicy feel free to add red pepper flakes – or our favorite Sriracha!
Eggs are a key ingredient in fried rice — they give the end result a soft and bouncy texture. However, you can always omit it or substitute it with firm, crumbled tofu.
Instructions for storage and warming up
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 2 days. To reheat, we recommend using a wok or frying pan on the stove. Heat on medium-high until heated through, about 10 minutes. You can (and should!) add some water or chicken broth to keep the mixture from drying out.
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