Shrimp Fried Rice

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cups cold cooked white rice, broken into separate grains
  • 1/2 cup frozen organic peas, thawed
  • 1/4 pound barbecued pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat.
  2. 2
    Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil and swirl to coat the wok.
  3. 3
    Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until pink, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove shrimp and reserve.
  5. 5
    Add eggs to wok and scramble until set, but still slightly runny.
  6. 6
    Remove from pan, breaking into bite-sized pieces, and wipe wok clean.
  7. 7
    Return wok to heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok.
  8. 8
    Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the onions, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until onion is half-cooked, 1 minute.
  9. 9
    Add the red pepper and stir-fry until just tender but still crisp, about 2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add the cold rice, quickly spreading it all over the wok and tossing it to heat through, then fry for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  11. 11
    (Add a little more oil if the rice is sticking.)
  12. 12
    When the rice is hot, add the peas and toss to heat through, about 1 minute.
  13. 13
    Add the pork, reserved shrimp, eggs, and salt, and stirfry to heat thoroughly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  14. 14
    Serve immediately on a large platter.

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