One Pan Shrimp Fried Rice

Hey there,

Ok, so this is definitely not a Greek recipe that I am sharing today.  It’s a Chinese-style On Pan Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, and let me tell you, this is so good!! A bowl of fried rice, especially when it’s homemade, sizzling hot, and loaded with juicy shrimp. This Fried Rice with Shrimp is the kind of meal you can throw together on a busy weeknight, but still crave the next day. It’s fast, flavorful, and so easy to make.

What makes this version special is the balance of textures: the tender shrimp, the golden rice, the crisp vegetables, and that irresistible savory aroma that fills the kitchen the moment everything hits the pan. Using cold, leftover rice or freshly boiled is often the perfect fried‑rice texture; every grain stays separate, lightly toasted, and beautifully coated in flavor. A splash of soy sauce, a hint of garlic, and a quick toss in a hot pan bring everything together in minutes.

Add peas, carrots (no carrots this time around), corn, or whatever veggies you have on hand. Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or keep it vegetarian. Make it spicy or keep it mild. It’s the kind of dish that adapts to your mood, your fridge, and your cravings. And the best part? It tastes even better than takeout, it’s fresher, lighter, and made exactly the way you like it.

Make this One Pan Shrimp Fried Rice for yourself, your family, or prepping lunches for the week. This is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in under 20 minutes, what more could you want from a weeknight dinner?  hmmmm maybe a large bowl of ice creammmmmm!! hehehehh

Have a nice morning/afternoon/evening, everyone! 🙂

One Pan Shrimp Fried Rice

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This Shrimp Fried Rice is a fast, flavorful dish that turns simple ingredients into a comforting meal. Juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice come together in one pan, creating a satisfying dinner that’s ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine International

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

• 1 Wok or large frying pan
• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups shrimps large frozen or fresh
• 2 cups long grain rice boiled and drained from excess water
• 1 cup peas frozen
• 2 ½ tbsp butter
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 onion large and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced (optional)
• 2 eggs whisked
• 3 fresh spring onions finely chopped
• 5 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce optional
• pepper

Instructions

 

• Heat the Wok or Frying pan and add the 2 ½ tbsp butter.
• Boil the 2 cups long grain rice in salted water. Once the rice is ready, drain excess water and set aside.
• Add the 2 cups shrimps and sauté for 1 minute. Remove them to a plate and cover so they don’t dry out.
• In the same pan, add the remaining butter and sauté 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper, 2 garlic clovesand the 1 cup peas.
• Add the cooked rice to the mix and continue to stir.
• Make a hole in the middle of the mixture and add the 2 eggs. Stir gently
• Add the shrimps, 3 fresh spring onions, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and pepper. Continue to gently stir all the ingredients.
• Add extra soy sauce if needed.
• Serve hot.

Keyword asian, easycooking, fried rice, homemade, shrimps

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂