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Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice
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Instructions
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Melt 1 tbsp butter on a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Beat eggs in a bowl and cook in a buttered skillet until soft-set. Approx. 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
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Melt remaining butter in a large skillet, over medium heat.
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Add garlic and shrimp. As shrimp starts to turn pink, add peas and carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
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Once shrimp is cooked through, set aside shrimp mixture on a separate plate.
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Add cooked rice to the same skillet where shrimp was cooked. Pour soy sauce and rice vinegar over the top.
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Toss rice until it is evenly coated with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
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Add scrambled eggs and shrimp mixture. Toss together gently for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Top off with chopped green onions
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Use Day-Old Rice for Perfect Texture 🍚Refrigerate cooked rice overnight to reduce moisture content, preventing mushy fried rice and achieving those sought-after separated grains with excellent texture.
- Thaw Shrimp Properly for Best Results 🦐Defrost frozen shrimp in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or under cold running water, then pat completely dry to prevent excess moisture that will steam instead of sear in the wok.
- Master the Two-Egg Technique 🥚Scramble eggs separately until just cooked, remove from wok, then add back at the end to prevent overcooking and maintain fluffy, distinct egg pieces throughout the dish.
- Balance Your Sauces for Proper Seasoning ⚖️Add soy sauce and rice vinegar gradually while tossing, tasting as you go—this prevents over-salting since soy sauce concentrates as the wok heats and evaporates moisture.
- Cook Ingredients in Stages for Optimal Doneness ⏱️Sear shrimp first until just opaque, set aside, then stir-fry vegetables and garlic before adding rice and eggs—this ensures nothing overcooks while waiting for other components to finish.
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Low Sugar
Low Fat
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