Shrimp Fried Rice - Better Than Takeout
Learn how to make delicious shrimp fried rice at home in just 30 minutes, with fresh shrimp and veggies. This fried rice recipe is even better than takeout!
Equipment
- 10 shrimp peeled and deveined
Ingredients
Shrimp Marinade
- ½ lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Baking Soda or Baking Powder
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice long grain rice such as jasmine or basmati, cooked and dried out overnight in the refrigerator
- 4 medium eggs beaten
- ½ cup Veggies frozen peas, corns, and carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 scallions chopped, greens and whites separated
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the shrimp
- In a bowl, marinate the shrimp with sugar and baking soda. Chill for 30 minutes.
Sear the shrimp
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Cook the Aromatics
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.