Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients:

For the fried rice:

300g peeled and deveined shrimp

500g cooked rice (preferably cooled or from the day before)

2 eggs

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, finely diced

100g peas (fresh or frozen)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the topping:

2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

1 lime, quartered (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Shrimp:

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

In the same skillet, add another tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Add the peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Make the Omelette:

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty space, let them cook slightly, then scramble them with a spatula. Mix them into the vegetables.

Add the Rice:

Add the cooked rice to the pan. Increase the heat and mix well so that the rice absorbs the flavors of the vegetables and eggs.

Season:

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil (if using). Toss to coat the rice evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

Finish:

Return the shrimp to the pan and mix them with the rice. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve:

Serve the shrimp fried rice hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions. Add a lime wedge for a touch of freshness if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4