Savory Shrimp Fried Rice Quick and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), diced
• 1 cup peas and carrots (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 eggs beaten
• 3 green onions sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften. Then, stir in the peas and carrots, cooking for an additional minute.
4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
5. Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Pour in the soy sauce and optional oyster sauce, and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and mix everything. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Finally, fold in the sliced green onions for a fresh finish. Cook for another minute until everything is heated through.
8. Serve the shrimp fried rice hot, garnishing with extra green onions for added flair.