Recipes

Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice

Name: Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4

This quick and easy dinner solution uses scrambled eggs, leftover rice and frozen shrimp. It’s perfect for any night of the week.

Serves 4

Prep Time 15 min

Cook Time 10 min

4 eggs
¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1.25 mL) pepper
3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
½ lb (0.3 kg) small, frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed (31/40 count), tails removed
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, sliced
2 cups (500 mL) leftover cooked long grain rice (cold)
1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) rice wine vinegar
¼ tsp (1.25 mL) granulated sugar
½ cup (125 mL) frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp (30 mL) sriracha hot sauce

Step 1
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook, stir-ring, until egg mixture starts to form soft curds, about 3 or 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.
Step 2
In same pan, heat remaining oil over high heat; stir-fry shrimp, garlic and green onions until shrimp start to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add leftover rice and curry powder; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar and sugar; cook until rice is heated through, about 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in reserved eggs and peas; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve with hot sauce.

Tips

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

This dish is just as delicious with leftover brown rice as a healthier alternative.