Ingredients
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2 cups cooked, (preferably cooled or day-old rice) White rice
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1/2 pound (about 225g), peeled and deveined Medium-sized shrimp
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2, lightly beaten Eggs
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1 cup, (such as diced carrots, peas, and corn) Mixed vegetables
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3-4 cloves, minced Garlic
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2-3, chopped Green onions
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2 tablespoons Soy sauce
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1 tablespoon (optional) Oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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(optional, for flavor) Sesame oil
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble them until they are fully cooked. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry the rice with the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs back into the skillet with the rice and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to evenly distribute the sauces.
- Season the fried rice with salt, pepper, and a few drops of sesame oil, if desired. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish the shrimp fried rice with chopped green onions before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Shrimp Fried Rice!
