Vegetable Fried Rice with Shrimp
Main CourseAsianDinner
Vegetable Fried Rice with Shrimp

A flavorful and colorful fried rice dish loaded with fresh vegetables and shrimp

Time
40m
Servings
Category
Main Course

Special Notes

Cook rice ahead of time and let cool for several hours for best results

Special Equipment

Wok or large skillet
Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • eggs
    3 large eggs
  • shrimp
    1 lb raw shrimp
  • cooked rice
    3 cups cooked rice

Vegetables

  • carrots
    1 cup diced carrots
  • broccoli
    1 cup diced broccoli florets
  • zucchini
    1 cup diced zucchini
  • scallions
    1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • bell pepper
    1/2 cup diced bell pepper

Seasonings & Aromatics

  • garlic
    2 tsp minced garlic
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • soy sauce
    1/4 cup soy sauce
  • sesame oil
    1 tbsp sesame oil
  • fresh ginger
    1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • vegetable oil
    3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
    to taste
Instructions

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook {cooked rice} based on package instructions. Ensure it is completely cooled.

  2. 2

    Season {eggs} with salt and pepper and beat them

  3. 3

    Dice {bell pepper}, {carrots} and {zucchini}. Cut {broccoli} crowns into small bit size pieces. Set all aside together.

  4. 4

    Dice {garlic} and {fresh ginger}. Set aside together.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of {vegetable oil}, then add {broccoli}, {carrots}, {zucchini}, and {bell pepper}. Stir often until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  2. 6

    Heat 1 more tablespoon of {vegetable oil} in the same wok over high heat. Add the beaten {eggs} and scramble quickly, just about 1 minute. When just cooked through, slide onto plate with vegetables.

  3. 7

    Cook the {shrimp} in a pan with {olive oil} about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.

  4. 8

    Return wok to burner over high heat, add remaining tablespoon of {vegetable oil}, then add the {cooked rice}. Stir fry, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes

  5. 9

    Add {fresh ginger} and {garlic} to the rice, stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add {soy sauce}, {sesame oil}, and 1/2 the {scallions}

Assembly

  1. 10

    Return the vegetables, {eggs}, and {shrimp} to the wok with the rice. Cook, stirring often, until everything is combined and hot and vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes

  2. 11

    Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and extra soy sauce if needed

  3. 12

    Sprinkle remaining {scallions} over the top and serve immediately