Description
Satisfy your cravings with this Easy Thai Shrimp Fried Rice, a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, lazy weekends, or when you’re simply out of food ideas. This easy dinner recipe brings together juicy shrimp, day-old jasmine rice, fluffy scrambled eggs, and aromatic Thai seasonings in one sizzling pan. It’s one of the best quick breakfast-to-dinner transitions you can make—loaded with protein, layered with umami, and done in just 25 minutes. Ideal for those seeking a healthy snack or bold, fuss-free dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold, day-old rice)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
1 Thai chili, finely chopped (optional)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Pat dry. Chop vegetables and aromatics. Beat the eggs and measure sauces.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high. Sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Add more oil if needed. Pour in eggs and scramble until cooked. Push to one side of the wok.
4. Sauté onion and garlic in the empty side of the wok for 1–2 minutes. Add carrots and chili (if using). Cook 1 more minute.
5. Turn heat to high. Add rice and break up clumps. Stir-fry until heated through.
6. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper. Stir to coat rice evenly.
7. Add shrimp back in. Stir well to combine and heat through.
8. Turn off heat, stir in green onions. Serve hot with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
Always use cold, day-old rice for perfect fried rice texture.
Don’t skip high heat—it’s key to developing smoky wok flavor.
Shrimp cook fast, so don’t overdo it or they’ll become rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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