This shrimp and egg fried rice recipe is a complete game changer and is going to make your weeknight meal planning SO much easier. All you'll need is a few basic ingredients and under 20 minutes in the kitchen to make this hearty and wholesome dish.
It's also a great way to use up any leftover rice and veggies you have!
Rice-based dishes are my absolute favorite, especially when I want to make something that's filling and hearty, yet low on effort and kitchen time. My coconut fried rice and Nigerian fried rice are on repeat in my household and sometimes, when I just want to use one pot, I turn to my one pot rice and chicken or my one pot Jamaican Jerk chicken with rice.
This time, I had some shrimp that I wanted to use, and I thought- what could be better than a classic shrimp and rice recipe.
If you have some extra shrimp (and some more seafood) to put to use, I would highly recommend trying my seafood boil in a bag or shrimp scampi without wine recipes.
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What I Love About this Recipe
Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or just craving some Asian takeout, this dish is absolutely perfect.
The rice, veggies, egg and shrimp all come together to create a beautiful mix of textures- it's absolutely phenomenol.
You can customize the mix-ins to your liking, and all you'll need is around 20 minutes to make this hearty and delicious meal ready.
Recipe Ingredients
- Shrimp: Use pre-cooked or raw shrimp can be used. If you're using raw shrimp, make sure you wash it thoroughly, peel and devein it. Any type of shrimp will work just fine- small, large, or jumbo.
- Eggs: Another key protein that's a part of this dish.
- Cooked rice: Use any long-grain rice that's cooked and cooled down. Leftover rice works great too. Make sure the rice is not mushy.
- Light and dark soy sauce: I used both light and dark soy sauce, and low sodium versions for both.
See recipe card for detailed ingredients and measurements.
Variations & Substitutions
- Bulk up the dish by adding other veggies of your choice. Carrots, cabbage, corn, bok choy, broccoli, peas, edamame, bean sprouts and mushrooms are excellent choices.
- If you don't have chili crisp or oyster sauce, experiment with other seasonings and sauces. Sriracha is a great choice if you like spicy food.
How to Make Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice
- To make the shrimp and egg-fried rice, you'll need to wash and clean the shrimp and then marinate them in light soy sauce and black pepper.
- Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and set them aside.
- Heat oil in a pot and scramble the eggs until finished. Remove and set them aside.
- Sear the shrimp in the same pot for 2-5 minutes or until soft. Remove and set them aside.
- Add more oil to the pot, then saute the onions and garlic for a few minutes until fragrant. Then add the chopped bell peppers and cook again for a minute.
- Add the rice, seasonings, sauces, and some green onions and toss everything well.
- Finally, add the scrambled eggs, the cooked shrimp, and the remaining green onions and give it a final toss.
- Serve it hot and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
The leftover shrimp fried rice can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also prep it for meal if you want to. Simply allow it to cool down completely, then portion it out into freezer-safe containers and freeze it for up to 3 months.
To reheat the fried rice, simply pop it in the microwave for a few minutes, pausing at every 15-second interval, or reheat it on medium heat in a pan with a splash of water to moisten it.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice
- Shrimp usually takes just a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook it, or it will become tough and chewy.
- Follow the same rule when cooking the eggs. Cook them until they're about 80% done but still soft—they'll continue to cook with the rice once you mix them in.
- To add extra flavor to egg fried rice, cook it in homemade chicken broth instead of water.
- Use long-grained rice for this recipe to get the best texture. Basmati rice and Jasmine rice are the best!
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Enjoy this scrumptious and filling shrimp and egg fried rice on its own, or pair it with an Asian side dish of your choice to make it even more hearty! I love pairing it with some spicy chili garlic chicken wings or a simple chicken stir fry with vegetables.
On special occasions, I team up this fried rice with my Yakisoba noodles and Air Fryer spring rolls.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. Just make sure to thaw the shrimp first before using it.
You absolutely can! I love using chicken to make some egg and chicken fried rice.
Use day-old rice, cook on high heat, and fast fry. Sramble the eggs separately and use seasonings like oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil smartly.
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Ingredients
- 10 -15 Shrimps scaled and deveined
- 4 cups Cooked rice
- 1 tbsp. Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp. Dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. Chili crisp
- 4 Garlic cloves roughly smashed
- 1 tbsp. Sesame oil
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp. Seasoning powder
- 2-3 Mini red bell peppers or 1 bell pepper
- ½ Onion
- 2 Green onion
- Salt to taste
- pinch of Blackpepper
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under fresh water and pat dry using a paper towel. Place them in a small bowl and season with light soy sauce and black pepper; mix perfectly.
- In a chopper, add bell pepper and chop them or chop them manually. In another small bowl, crack eggs and, whisk well, set aside.
- Heat oil in a pot and scramble the eggs until they have a good texture. Then take off the eggs from the heat.
- In the same pot, add more oil and sear the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add more oil to the pot, then add sesame oil, and add onion and garlic, stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add bell pepper and stir for 2 minutes.
- Then add cooked rice, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, chili crisp, seasoning powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot, and mix well. Add green onions and mix again.
- Then add the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the pot and stir-fry until everything is well combined.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
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Bilikis says
Super delicious
Bilikis says
Delicious
lori says
What is chili crisp?
Crispy chilli can be found in the grocery store in the Asian section.
lori says
I am sorry, but I am lost on the chilli crisp. Do you have a brand name or substitution? I've looked at two stores and no luck
Bilikis says
This recipe looks so delicious
Thank you
Liz Katende says
Family says this is really, really good! Very flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Thank you for the recipe.
I am happy family loved it. Thanks alot