Shrimp “Fried” Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Shrimp “Fried” Rice
45 min.
6
330kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delightful dish that's both satisfying and nourishing? Look no further than this Shrimp “Fried” Rice recipe — a perfect blend of flavors and textures that’s not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also a breeze to whip up in just 45 minutes!

Imagine succulent shrimp, tender brown rice, and vibrant green peas all coming together in a symphony of taste, enhanced by fragrant ginger and the nutty aroma of sesame oil. This dish is a healthier twist on traditional fried rice, allowing you to indulge without the guilt! It's an excellent way to incorporate more protein and veggies into your meal while keeping it family-friendly and appealing to a variety of taste buds.

Whether you're looking to impress friends at a dinner party or searching for a quick weeknight dinner solution, this recipe serves up to six, making it ideal for gatherings. Not only is it filling and delicious, but the colorful presentation with green onions and peas makes it visually appealing on any table. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up any leftover vegetables you may have in your fridge! Join us in creating this wholesome dish the next time you crave a comforting yet healthy meal.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon bottled ginger fresh minced
  • 10.5 ounce boil-in-bag brown rice 
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cup green onions chopped
  • tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 
  • cups peas green frozen
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces shrimp deveined peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  2. Remove rice from bags; return to pan. Cover and keep warm.
  3. While rice cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  4. Add eggs to pan; cook 1 minute or until set.
  5. Remove eggs from pan; coarsely chop. Return pan to heat; add canola oil.
  6. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
  7. While shrimp cook, combine soy sauce and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
  8. Add onions and ginger to shrimp; saut 1 minute.
  9. Add peas, stirring until thoroughly heated. Stir shrimp mixture and egg into rice, and drizzle with soy sauce mixture. Fluff well with a fork, and serve immediately.
  10. Measure frozen peas
  11. Pour soy sauce mixture over rice
  12. Beat eggs
  13. Help peel shrimp
  14. Help chop green onions with assistance

Nutrition Facts

Calories330kcal
Protein25.36%
Fat17.66%
Carbs56.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.35
Glycemic Load
23.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.342608762824%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:330.15kcal
16.51%
Fat:6.47g
9.96%
Saturated Fat:1.16g
7.24%
Carbohydrates:46.99g
15.66%
Net Carbohydrates:42.01g
15.27%
Sugar:3.28g
3.64%
Cholesterol:153.29mg
51.1%
Sodium:483.53mg
21.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.91g
41.82%
Manganese:2.15mg
107.4%
Vitamin K:48.29µg
45.99%
Phosphorus:358.02mg
35.8%
Magnesium:118.72mg
29.68%
Vitamin C:22.59mg
27.38%
Copper:0.48mg
24%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.54%
Fiber:4.98g
19.92%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.48%
Zinc:2.71mg
18.09%
Vitamin B3:3.36mg
16.79%
Folate:63.63µg
15.91%
Potassium:508.24mg
14.52%
Iron:2.56mg
14.23%
Vitamin A:625.92IU
12.52%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.45%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.9%
Calcium:89.26mg
8.93%
Selenium:6.17µg
8.82%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.24%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.47%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Source:My Recipes