Shrimp Fried Rice Hack (Printable)

Quick, savory shrimp fried rice with vibrant veggies and bold flavors, ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
04 - 2 scallions, sliced

→ Rice

05 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)

→ Sauces & Seasonings

06 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
08 - 1 tsp sesame oil
09 - 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish

11 - Extra sliced scallions (optional)
12 - Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Push to one side of the pan.
04 - Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.
05 - Add the chilled rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until combined and heated through.
06 - Return the shrimp to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
07 - Toss in sliced scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like a win.
  • Cold leftover rice is actually your secret weapon here, not something to feel guilty about in the back of the fridge.
  • You get restaurant-quality flavor at home without any of the grease or mystery ingredients.
02 -
  • Day-old rice is essential because fresh, warm rice will turn mushy no matter how high your heat; the cold grains stay separate and individual.
  • Cook your shrimp just until pink, because a minute too long transforms them from tender to rubbery and there's no coming back from that.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and sitting near the stove before you start cooking; once the pan is hot, there's no time to chop or measure.
  • The sesame oil goes in at the very end so its delicate, toasted aroma survives to your mouth instead of burning off in the pan heat.
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