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Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: A Weeknight Delight

Name: Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: A Weeknight Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish; Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe by Zideons

Published March 20, 2026

Craving a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen? This shrimp fried rice recipe is your answer! It's packed with succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies, all tossed in a savory sauce for a delicious and complete meal in under 40 minutes.

Recipe Details

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 25 min

Total Time 35 min

Cuisine Asian

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 320 calories

Protein: 18 g

Carbs: 42 g

Fat: 12 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 6 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble until cooked through. Break the eggs into small pieces.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients.

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Final Notes

This shrimp fried rice is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a side of egg rolls or a simple salad. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli or mushrooms. Enjoy!

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking has always been a big part of who I am. I love creating new dishes, experimenting with flavors, and turning recipes into meaningful stories through food blogging. But as life gets busier, it becomes harder to consistently come up with fresh, creative recipes and maintain high-quality blog content at the same time. Inspiration doesn’t always align with a packed schedule—and that challenge is what sparked the idea behind MealMagX. MealMagX is an AI-powered recipe and food blog generator built for people who love cooking but live busy lives. Using artificial intelligence, MealMagX helps transform ingredients, ideas, or images into original, well-structured recipe blog posts in minutes. My goal is not to replace creativity, but to support it—making it easier for home cooks, food bloggers, and culinary enthusiasts to share their passion without feeling overwhelmed. By combining my love for cooking with modern AI technology, MealMagX makes recipe creation more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for anyone, anywhere in the world.

Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice: A Weeknight Delight

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