Shrimp Fried Rice
Mmmm – fried rice is so awesome! I love it and could eat it very day! The prep only takes a few minutes, and it’s super easy, and it’s really forgiving. Just use the protein and veggies that you have on hand. Do make sure to cook your rice ahead and pull it out of the fridge just before you’re going to use it. I have no idea why this works, but it seems to be the trick to authentic tasting fried rice.
Serves 1
🥄 2 tsp sesame oil
🥄 ¾ c brown rice, cooked a day ahead and stored in the fridge overnight
🥄 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
🥄 1 clove garlic, diced
🥄 2 c peeled and deveined raw shrimp
🥄 1 c frozen peas
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
Set a frying pan over medium heat, and add the sesame oil. Once the oil has warmed, add the onion and garlic. Once the onion begins to soften, add the brown rice.
In a separate small frying pan, cook the shrimp over medium heat, tossing frequently to ensure even cooking. Once the shrimp has cooked, remove from heat, and drain any excess cooking liquid.
Add the frozen peas to the rice. Once the peas are fully thawed and the rice is nicely warmed, add the shrimp any soy sauce. Toss through, and enjoy.