Shrimp Fried Rice - Easy Shrimp Recipes for Quick Weeknight Wins
Shrimp Fried Rice is one of those quick weeknight meals that actually feels like a treat. We're talking juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, and loads of garlicky, gingery goodness—all ready in under 30 minutes. It’s got the kind of no-fuss charm that makes you reach for the wok again next week (and maybe again the week after). We’re using fresh, simple ingredients like eggs, carrots, green onions, and leftover rice to keep things fast and flavorful. Whether you’re feeding picky teens, meal-prepping for yourself, or trying to make Wednesday feel like something worth looking forward to, this recipe has your back. It fits right in with shrimp recipes for dinner easy families love, and blends beautifully into low carb dinner shrimp easy recipes. And the best part? You don’t need any fancy gadgets—though if you’ve got an air fryer waiting nearby, we’ll talk options.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice (day-old works best)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Toss in the shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they’re just pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil, whites of the green onions, and diced carrots. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until the carrots begin to soften.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds—it should smell amazing by now.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other. Scramble until just cooked, then mix them into the veggies.
- Add the chilled rice, breaking up any clumps as you go. Stir everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat the rice through.
- Return the shrimp to the pan along with tamari and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is well combined.
- Top with the green parts of the onions, taste for seasoning, and serve hot!