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A close-up of a bowl filled with delicious Shrimp Fried Rice (Better-For-You), featuring plump shrimp, peas, carrots, and scrambled egg.

Shrimp Fried Rice (Better-For-You)

A healthier take on classic shrimp fried rice, this recipe is quick, flavorful, and satisfying. It uses simple ingredients and fresh flavors for a lighter meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably leftover rice. Brown rice is fine too
  • 1 lb large fresh shrimp cleaned, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons tamari gluten free or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 Tablespoon butter to the pan.
  3. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes for large shrimp.
  4. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
  5. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter to the pan.
  6. Add the onions, peas, and carrots. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
  7. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
  8. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Scramble the eggs on the empty side.
  9. Stir everything together. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan.
  10. Add the cooked rice, green onions, tamari, and cooked shrimp to the pan. Combine well.
  11. Let the rice cook undisturbed for one minute to get slightly toasted.
  12. Stir everything together and allow the rice to crisp up again.
  13. Turn off the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  14. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a lighter version of traditional fried rice, perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something satisfying without the heaviness.

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