Description
A delightful dish that combines bold flavors with a satisfying texture, featuring juicy shrimp and perfectly cooked jasmine rice infused with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old for best texture)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust based on spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, ensuring the shrimp is peeled and deveined, and the rice is cooked and cooled.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add diced carrots and peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the Rice: Increase heat to high, add the cooked jasmine rice, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Season the Rice: Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste. Stir well to coat the rice and vegetables evenly.
- Combine with Shrimp: Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet along with chopped green onions. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter or bowls, garnish with reserved green onion tops, and serve hot.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or tempeh for a different protein.
- Use brown rice for a healthier alternative or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- For a milder dish, reduce or omit chili paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice, Fried Rice Recipe, Shrimp Recipe, Quick Dinner