Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice is a high-protein bowl recipe ready in 20 min. It makes 4 servings, each 580 kcal with 38 g protein. Beginner level, 15 ingredients.
Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.
- 20 min15 min hands-on
- Beginnerlevel
- 580kcal a serving
- 38 gprotein
What is Shrimp Fried Rice
Takeout-style fried rice with shrimp, scrambled egg, peas, carrots and spring onion, seasoned with soy, oyster sauce and ketchup.
- Bowls · Fish & seafood
- Sautéing & stir-fry
- Eggs
How to make Shrimp Fried Rice
Tips from the cook
- Use cold, day-old rice: fresh rice turns mushy and sticky.
- No need to thaw the frozen vegetables.
- Adjust the heat as you go so nothing burns.
- Chicken, beef or tofu can replace the shrimp; broccoli, pepper, green beans, edamame or corn work too.
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Meal prep and storage
Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge; reheat it thoroughly.
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Shrimp Fried Rice substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Shrimp2 options
- Chicken breast strips 1:1 by weight; cook a little longer
Not seafood taste.
- Firm tofu cubes 1:1 by weight
Still contains soy.
Onion2 options
- Leek, white and light-green part 1:1 by volume
Still an allium; raw dishes.
- Fennel bulb, finely diced 1:1 by volume
Sweet aniseed note; raw dishes.
Eggs1 option
- Flax egg or aquafaba (baking only) per egg (flax: 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water; aquafaba 3 tbsp)
Not in shakshuka, omelette, Caesar.
Spring onions2 options
- Chives 1:1 by volume, add at end
Not cooked well.
- Leek, thin use 1/2 as much (stronger)
Soy sauce2 options
- Tamari (labelled gluten-free) 1:1
Still soy.
Still contains soy.
- Coconut aminos 1:1 (sweeter, use a bit more salt)
Less salty; dark, sold in health-food aisles.
Oyster sauce2 options
- Mushroom stir-fry sauce ("vegetarian oyster sauce") 1:1
Check for wheat; not shellfish-free unless labelled vegetarian.
Still contains soy and gluten.
- Soy sauce + hoisin (2:1) 1 tbsp soy + 1/2 tbsp hoisin per 1 tbsp
Sweeter, fruitier.
Still contains soy and gluten.
Chilli flakes2 options
- Leave out (optional heat, 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
- Sweet paprika for colour same amount
No heat.
Sesame oil2 options
- Neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed) 1:1
Loses the toasted nutty flavour in dressings.
- Peanut oil (not for peanut allergy) 1:1
Still contains peanuts.
