Description
Thai Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish made with succulent shrimp, jasmine rice, vegetables, and savory Thai seasonings. It’s a perfect one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups day-old jasmine rice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the jasmine rice in advance or use leftover rice. If using fresh rice, spread it out to cool and dry for 30–60 minutes.
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and slightly golden. Add diced carrots and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble until just set.
- Add the rice to the pan, breaking up clumps. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan along with sliced green onions. Stir everything together and heat through.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side and garnish with fresh cilantro or Thai basil if desired.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture and to prevent sogginess.Add Thai chilies or chili paste if you prefer a spicier dish.Substitute other proteins like chicken or tofu for variation.Do not overcook shrimp; add them back at the end to reheat.Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
