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Easy 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 08/12/2015

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A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes!  Perfect for a weeknight meal!

I love this shrimp fried rice recipe… it’s fast, it’s easy, it’s tasty, and it’s a complete meal in one pan!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Growing up, we always ate dinner together… it was a time of togetherness, sharing our days, laughing together, enjoying great food.

Did you know that family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger – creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole?  Heavy stuff right?

September is National Family Meals Month and the Food Marketing Institute is leading the charge of the National Family Meals Movement by partnering with grocery stores and brands to make it easier for families to have one more meal at home, together, each week 🙂  What a great movement right?

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

For me, planning a family meal can be a challenge, everyone has different tastes, and of course, there’s the picky kiddo situation.  However they do really like Chinese takeout 🙂  Hubby loves shrimp, so instead of choosing our old stand-by chicken, I went with a shrimp fried rice!  It’s actually a fried rice recipe with a shrimp stir fry, combined 🙂

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Stir fry’s are great for a weeknight meal, because by nature, they’re quick and easy.  Fried rice is the same way!  You can use leftover rice (in fact it’s wayyyy better to have day old rice, fresh rice will end up mushy), which makes it a great “clean out the fridge” meal.  You know you have those… it’s almost dinner time, you haven’t been to the store, but definitely need to, so you raid the fridge and pantry, start running through recipe ideas in your head and end up throwing together a meal that is MacGyver-ish, yet usually pretty tasty 😉

This particular shrimp fried rice recipe is made even easier by using House of Tsang’s delicious Classic Stir Fry Sauce.  Have you guys seen this in the grocery store?  I love how it’s a nice sized bottle, and that it’s made by Hormel!  Visit Hormel Foods to find some Easy Recipe Ideas!  House of Tsang sauces make preparing Asian food easy and delicious. Try one of their oils, stir-fry or simmering sauces tonight and your tastebuds will thank you 😉

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

20 minutes, start to finish… that’s a great weeknight family meal!  You don’t even need a wok to make this… just a deeper skillet (or shallow if you’re really careful about stirring).  Heat your pan over medium/medium-high heat and add about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.  Swirl the oil around the pan a bit, infusing it with the red pepper flavor.  Add in your shrimp in a single layer and let them cook about 2 1/2 minutes per side, or until cooked through and seared.  Remove to a bowl and toss with a bit of the Classic Stir Fry Sauce.

Add a bit more oil and toss in your diced onion and saute it for about 7 minutes or so, until they turn a golden brown color, then remove to a plate.  Lightly beat an egg with a few drops each of sesame oil and soy sauce (or tamari if you have it) and add it to your skillet.  Swirl it around until it sets, then use a wooden spatula to scramble the egg.  Remove it and add it to the plate with the cooked onion.  Now add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and toss in your veggies… I chose snow peas and sliced carrots (although a defrosted bag of frozen peas and carrots works well too!).  Saute for about 2 minutes, then add in the cooked onion and egg pieces.  Add the fluffed rice, green onions, and bean sprouts and saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.  Stir in about 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and some Classic Stir-Fry Sauce, as much as you’d like, and saute for another minute.  Fold in your cooked shrimp and let cook for one final minute.

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

For a fun presentation I like to add little skewers of seared shrimp on top, they’re fun to eat!

You won’t be able to get enough of that House of Tsang sauce… I use it just about every time I stir fry, with chicken, seafood, pork, red meat, or even just veggies!

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Now if only I could master using chopsticks to eat with… I try, and fail horribly lol.  So for now, I just use them like this…

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Or this… I’m not usually a huge shrimp eater… but with that delicious sauce, ohhhhhh yeah 😉

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

I won’t even go into how many times during this photo shoot I was trying to take this shot and pinched the chopsticks too tightly and shot the shrimp across the room!  LOL.  I just have to laugh at myself, it happens so often.

If you’re looking for another fried rice recipe, you should try this yummy chicken fried rice… it uses chicken that cooks in the slow cooker!

Chicken Fried Rice-17

The next time you find yourself caught up in the busy lives we all have, whip up this fast, easy, and delicious shrimp fried rice and sit down as a family to enjoy it!  Trust me, the memories created will be amazing 🙂

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!


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The Chunky Chef | 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice | A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Easy 20 Minute Shrimp Fried Rice

5 from 4 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
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A fast and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that tastes better than Chinese takeout, and you can get on the table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb . fresh peeled and de-veined shrimp, raw
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • House of Tsang Classic Stir-Fry Sauce
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 1/4 cup snow peas with shredded carrots can substitute equal amount of defrosted frozen peas and carrots
  • 3-4 cups cooked cold, day-old rice (longer grain - I used Jasmine rice), fluffed so the grains are separated
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • Can of bean sprouts drained (I only used half a can)
  • More soy sauce and House of Tsang sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Heat large skillet over medium/medium-high heat and add about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Swirl the oil around the pan a bit, infusing it with the red pepper flavor.
  • Add in your shrimp in a single layer and let them cook about 2 1/2 minutes per side, or until cooked through and seared. Remove to a bowl and toss with a bit of the Classic Stir Fry Sauce.
  • Add a bit more oil and toss in your diced onion and saute it for about 7 minutes, until they turn a golden brown color, then remove to a plate.
  • Lightly beat an egg with a few drops each of sesame oil and soy sauce (or tamari if you have it) and add to skillet. Swirl it around until it sets, then use a wooden spatula to scramble the egg. Remove it and add it to the plate with the cooked onion.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to skillet and add snow peas and carrots. Saute for about 2 minutes, then add in the cooked onion and egg pieces.
  • Add the cooked rice, green onions, and bean sprouts and saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in about 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and some Classic Stir-Fry Sauce, as much as you'd like, and saute for another minute.
  • Fold in your cooked shrimp and let cook for one final minute.

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  1. Eulunda says

    Posted on 5/24 at 10:02 pm

    This is my third time making this for my family and they just love it
    Quick and easy 💕💕💕

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    Posted on 3/12 at 12:36 pm

    I’m not sure if I’m just not seeing it but how many servings and is there any nutritional content? Thank you! 

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 3/12 at 7:55 pm

      I would say it serves about 4, and as I’m not a nutritionist, I don’t provide full nutritional information for my recipes (don’t want to inadvertently pass along incorrect information). Your best bet would be to copy the ingredients into your favorite online nutritional calculator.

      Reply
  3. Dori says

    Posted on 8/22 at 8:29 am

    Beautiful photos for a positively delicious dish! I featured it this week in my “Saturday Morning Coffee Cafe”
    http://www.perfectlycreatedchaos.com/2015/08/saturday-morning-coffee-cafe_22.html

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/22 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you so much Dori!! I’m honored you featured it 😀

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    Posted on 8/21 at 6:52 pm

    My husband would devour this!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/22 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you Stephanie!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    Posted on 8/19 at 12:08 pm

    We love Fried Rice and this looks like a great recipe. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/20 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you Miz Helen! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Beverly says

    Posted on 8/18 at 4:48 pm

    I love fast and great tasting meals. I usually make my own fired rice, but this looks good. I am pinning it. Adding it to my meal planner,
    Bev

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/20 at 10:00 pm

      Thank you Bev! I hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jennifer A Stewart says

    Posted on 8/17 at 1:47 pm

    I love fried rice as a clean out the fridge meal! this easy one with shrimp makes it a meal that everyone in my family will devour! BTW your photos are amazing!! I saw your post on FB and forgot to comment! I hate looking back at my photos and seeing the difference. Makes me want to go back and re-shoot all the old ones but who has the time?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/18 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer!! Ugh I hear you, I’ve re-shot one recipe, and need to do so many more, but I always forget lol

      Reply
  8. Justine says

    Posted on 8/16 at 11:41 pm

    Amazing! I love a meal that is not only delicious, but quick and easy, and this definitely sounds like all three! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/18 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks so much Justine!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    Posted on 8/16 at 5:10 pm

    Love this Amanda! I love Mcguyver-ish meals too! 😀 And Fried rice is DEFINITELY my favourite kind! I’ve never used stir fry sauce for stir fries before… Definitely need to get one of those 🙂
    Thank you so much for linking up with us at #SaucySaturdays too!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/16 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks so much Dini!! It’s so much fun to play around in the kitchen 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says

    Posted on 8/14 at 8:53 am

    Amanda, What a fabulous looking dish and it only takes 20 minutes, I’m totally sold! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/16 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks so much Sheena!! I love those quick cooking meals 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kathryn Doherty says

    Posted on 8/13 at 9:17 pm

    This is so up our alley! I love fried rice, love stir fry and love making our food at home. I’m with you on the importance of sitting down to dinner. My day-job is reading medical news (including lots of pediatric and nutrition news) so I see studies on this all the time. My kiddos are also young, and that certainly makes it easier, but having go-to recipes like this is the best. Pinning and yumming and can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! #FoodieFriDIY

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/16 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you so much Kathryn!! It’s amazing how such a simple thing can make a huge impact on our kiddos 🙂 I hope you and your family love this!

      Reply
  12. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    Posted on 8/13 at 4:08 pm

    Hi there! Found you on the Full Plate Thursday Link Party. OOOOOO this stir fry looks so good. I have so much shrimp in my freezer right now (stocked up when it was on sale). I will have to make this. Photos are AMAZING by the way!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/16 at 10:20 pm

      Hi there Chrissa, thank you SO much!! That’s awesome you stocked up when shrimp was on sale, I love doing that 🙂 I hope you LOVE this!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    Posted on 8/12 at 3:46 pm

    Sooooooo… seriously?!?!?!!?! Your pictures and recipes always get to me but THIS one…….. this one is incredible, I am so beyond impressed with how great this post is and …. I mean, ugh, I’m starving now- once again, you’ve done it!!!!! I’m blown away friend…. Blown away.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/12 at 10:30 pm

      You are SOOOOO sweet, thank you so much my food sista!! I was pretty stoked when the lighting turned out wonderfully for this shoot, as I was on a deadline and didn’t really have time to re-shoot it 🙂 We just had this for dinner again tonight, I just love how fast it is!

      Reply

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