Published Apr 05, 2019 Updated Sep 03, 2024
Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp fried rice is one of the easiest fried rice recipes, and maybe even the most delicious. Fried rice can be plain, but with shrimp added to the ingredients, a regular fried rice becomes so much more delicious and mouthwatering.
How Bad Is Shrimp Fried Rice For You
This shrimp fried rice recipe packs 408 calories per serving, but it is a wholesome and hearty meal that is sure to fill you up. If needed, you can change the white rice to brown rice to make a healthier meal.
Cooking Tips
The best fried rice is made with leftover rice that is kept overnight in the fridge. The moisture content of rice evaporates overnight, causing each strand to loosen up and not stick to one another. This makes the fried rice extra fluffy, as you don’t want fried rice that is lumpy. For the seasonings, the best fried rice is usually made with fish sauce, which can smell pungent and overpowering if you are not used to the ingredient. Hence, I have updated this recipe so that we are using Chinese oyster sauce, which is a fantastic flavoring sauce without the funky smell. For the eggs, if you are a beginner, I suggest you to cook the eggs first and then add it onto the fried rice. Once you get a hang of stir-frying, you can just add the eggs directly into the wok or skillet. Push the rice to one side and cook the eggs, and then stir to combine well with the fried rice.
Best Shrimp Fried Rice
Without further ado, here is my easy and delicious shrimp fried rice recipe that is guaranteed to please the entire family. The next time when you have a bunch of leftover steamed rice from restaurants (always pack the unfinished steamed rice from Asian restaurants home), make this at home. It’s a convenient meal that takes about 20 minutes.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve this versatile fried rice as a main dish on its own, or alongside a main dish such as braised pork belly (dong po rou). For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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