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.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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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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Instructions
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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.
Look for: just set (about 1 minute), and transfer them to a clean plate
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Add another drizzle of oil
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.
Look for: pink and opaque (about 2 to 3 minutes per side)
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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.
Look for: 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.
Allow: 2 minutes
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