Protein-Packed Shrimp And Pea Fried Rice
A comforting, easy fried rice made with juicy shrimp, scrambled eggs, and sweet peas. Using cold cooked rice helps keep blood sugar steady while delivering a satisfying takeout-style meal.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
If you have leftover green onions or sesame seeds in your fridge or pantry, they make an excellent, flavor-boosting garnish.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup carrots (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Crack the eggs into a small bowl…
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Crack the eggs into a small bowl…
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and lightly beat them. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a splash of neutral cooking oil.
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Pour in the eggs
Pour in the eggs, scramble them softly until just set (about 1 minute), and transfer them to a clean plate.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, add another drizzle of oil. Toss in the raw shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 2 to 3 minutes per side). Transfer the shrimp to the plate with the eggs.
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Add the diced carrots and frozen peas…
Add the diced carrots and frozen peas to the skillet along with the garlic powder and ground ginger. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the carrots are tender.
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Add the cold cooked white rice to…
Add the cold cooked white rice to the pan, using a spatula to break up any clumps. Drizzle the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the rice.
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Toss everything together for about 2 minutes…
Toss everything together for about 2 minutes to heat the rice through. Return the cooked shrimp and eggs to the pan, stirring gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Always use cold
Always use cold, cooked rice for fried rice. Day-old chilled rice forms "resistant starch," which is better for your gut microbiome and causes a gentler rise in blood sugar than freshly cooked rice.
Short on time
Short on time? Buy pre-cooked shrimp and bags of frozen mixed peas and carrots to make this a 5-minute dinner.
If you have leftover green onions…
If you have leftover green onions or sesame seeds in your fridge or pantry, they make an excellent, flavor-boosting garnish.
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