Shrimp Fried Rice with Lime & Ginger
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonginger
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 3 cupscooked rice (day-old, chilled)
- 1 cupfrozen peas and carrots
- 2eggs
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2lime
- 4scallions
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Prep
- 01
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 03
Slice 4 scallions into thin rounds.
- 04
Juice 2 limes and cut into wedges.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
- 02
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 03
Push mixture to the side of the pan. Crack eggs into the cleared space and scramble until just set, about 1 minute. Break into small pieces and mix with the garlic–ginger.
- 04
Add rice and frozen peas and carrots. Break up any clumps and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- 05
Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and juice from 1 lime. Toss everything together, cooking 1 minute.
- 06
Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide among bowls and top with sliced scallions, red pepper flakes, and lime wedges.
Spice Tips
For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a dash of sriracha stirred into the soy sauce. Fresh cilantro makes an excellent alternative or addition to the scallions.