Shrimp Fried Rice

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This healthy shrimp fried rice recipe is packed with vegetables and makes 4 generous servings, so you'll need to use a large skillet that is at least 12 inches wide. A large wok also works well. If you have cooked rice on hand, omit Step 1 and add 2 1/2 cups cooked rice to the pan in Step 5.

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Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, 2 cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup instant brown rice

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see Tips)

  • 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 8 ounces peeled and deveined raw small shrimp (51-60 per pound; see Tips)

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

  • 4 cups stringless snap peas (12 ounces)

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

  • 4 scallions, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine water and rice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Spread the rice out on a large baking sheet to cool.

  2. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring to help break into smaller pieces, until just set, about 45 seconds. Transfer the egg to a bowl.

  4. Add another 1 teaspoon canola oil to the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 1 1 /2 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl.

  5. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in snap peas, bell pepper, carrots and scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and the reserved egg and shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the sauce mixture.

Tips

Tips: Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark brown, spicy-sweet sauce made from soybeans and a complex mix of spices. Look for it in the Asian section of your supermarket.

Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, “21-25 count” means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as “large” or “extra large,” are not standardized, so to get the size you want, order by the count per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as the Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.

Give grains a cooldown: To cool grains down quickly, spread them out on a foil-lined baking sheet. The surface area helps speed cooling, while the foil prevents any residual flavors on the pan from seeping in.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
11g Fat
34g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 2g 4%
Protein 20g 41%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Vitamin A 7338IU 147%
Vitamin C 94mg 104%
Folate 79mcg 20%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 89mg 21%
Potassium 609mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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