Shrimp Garlic Fried Rice (Printable Version)

Quick and flavorful Asian-inspired rice with succulent shrimp and aromatic garlic

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 10 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Rice

02 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and chilled

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium carrot, diced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 spring onions, sliced
06 - 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

→ Aromatics & Sauces

07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1/2 tsp white pepper
12 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - Extra sliced spring onions
14 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - In the same wok, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sauté onion, carrot, and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Add rice to wok, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
05 - Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss well to coat the rice evenly with sauces.
06 - Stir in peas and most of the spring onions. Return shrimp to wok and fold gently to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is hot. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra spring onions and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Transforms yesterday's rice into a meal that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in minutes
  • The combination of plump shrimp and aromatic garlic creates the kind of umami bomb that makes people pause mid-bite
02 -
  • Day-old rice isn't just a suggestion, it's the difference between distinct grains and a gummy mess
  • Crowding the pan lowers the temperature and creates steam instead of that smoky wok flavor we're chasing
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients before you start cooking once the wok is hot, everything moves too fast to chop and measure
  • Let your wok get properly hot before adding any oil, and you'll get that gorgeous smoky aroma
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