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A steaming plate of colorful One-Pot Shrimp Fried Rice garnished with fresh green onions

Classic One-Pot Shrimp Fried Rice

This classic one-pot shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy meal packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines succulent shrimp with vegetables and rice in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large, deep skillet or wok

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled & deveined medium-sized, frozen or fresh
  • 2 cups Cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 ½ cups Frozen peas & carrots mix
  • 3 Tbsp Vegetable oil or neutral oil

Aromatics & Seasoning

  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Fish sauce optional
  • ½ tsp White pepper
  • ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Garnish

  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, sliced for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat a large, deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it tends to be drier and fries up better. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.