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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

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A quick and spicy take on fried rice, this dish features tender shrimp, day-old rice, vegetables, and bold spices. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep, it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tsp cornstarch

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

3 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil, divided

1½ cups frozen peas and carrots (thawed)

4 cups day-old cooked rice (jasmine or long-grain)

3 large eggs

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp fish sauce (optional)

2 scallions, green parts sliced

Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with cornstarch, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until coated.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1 minute per side until opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet. Sauté peas and carrots for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add rice to the skillet and let it crisp slightly for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Push rice to the side and add remaining oil to the center. Crack in eggs and scramble. Mix eggs into the rice.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce (if using), and red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste. Toss everything together to coat and heat through.
  7. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture—fresh rice can be too soft.

Add more vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Adjust heat to your preference with more or less chili flakes or hot sauce.

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Make it healthier by using brown rice and low-sodium sauces.

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