Garlicky Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Publish date: 2024-08-04
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Dinner in 15 minutes sounds like a dream, but this shrimp fried rice flavored with loads of garlic powder turns that into a reality. To help keep this recipe within that time frame, grate the ginger, chop the spring onions or scallions, and juice the lemons while your skillet heats up and the shrimp are cooking. Day-old rice is always best for fried rice, so this is a great way to use up any leftover grains from a previous meal.

Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Adapted from “15 Minute Meals” by Ali Rosen (Mango Publishing, 2023).

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Ingredients

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Servings: 4 (makes about 6 1/2 cups)

Directions

Time Icon Total: 15 mins

  • Step 1

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Pat the shrimp dry. Add the shrimp and 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the skillet; season lightly with salt and cook, stirring once halfway through, until the shrimp are almost fully opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add the spring onions or scallions, peas, ginger, half the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder and cook until the shrimp is fully opaque, 1 minute.

  • Step 3

    Add the rice, sriracha and remaining lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the rice is hot, about 1 minute. Taste, and season with additional salt as desired. Serve hot.

    • Substitutions

    Peas >> corn, cut green beans or other frozen vegetables.
    White rice >> brown rice, farro or barley.
    Sriracha >> chili-garlic sauce.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (1 1/2 heaping cups)

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from “15 Minute Meals” by Ali Rosen (Mango Publishing, 2023).

    Tested by Aaron Hutcherson.

    Published March 5, 2024

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