Fried rice with shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables, protein, and seasonings.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice, chilled
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful fried rice, use day-old rice.
- If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or fish sauce.
- You can add other vegetables to your fried rice, such as carrots, peas, or mushrooms.
- You can also add other protein, such as chicken, beef, or tofu.
Enjoy!