Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe (VIDEO)
Shrimp Fried Rice is one of my go-to 30-minute meals and my family can’t get enough of it. Fried Rice is our favorite way to use leftover rice.
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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe:
I learned how to make shrimp fried rice years ago from one of my favorite bloggers, Jaden of steamykitchen.com and modified the recipe for our family (i.e. more of everything)! Thank you Jaden for teaching me how to make perfect (non-sticky) fried rice!
Ingredients for Shrimp Fried Rice:
- Used 20-24 count or 26-30 count RAW shelled and deveined shrimp.
- DO NOT SKIP the sesame oil which makes it taste like authentic Chinese fried rice.
- Add more soy sauce at the end to taste – it’s better to add it later than to overdo it early on. I usually add 1/2 to 1 Tbsp more at the end.
Pro Tips for Making Fried Rice:
1. Start with cold rice. Leftover rice is best but I have been known to cook and chill a pot of white rice to satisfy fierce cravings for fried rice! Do not use fresh, warm rice or it will become sticky and gooey when it hits the pan.
2. Cook over high heat. Fried rice is supposed to cook quickly over high heat so give your pan a chance to heat up before adding your ingredients. Also, give the ingredients time to sizzle and resist the urge to stir constantly.
3. Add ingredients to the pan separately and in the order listed. If you try putting everything in the pan at once, you will cool the pan too quickly and your fried rice will fail.
How to Make Rice for Fried Rice:
Leftover chilled white rice is best, but If you don’t have leftover white rice, you can make it ahead, but be sure to rinse the rice until water runs clear prior to cooking to remove the extra starch.
Cook according to package instructions then cool to room temperature, spread rice into a casserole dish or baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled. This will help dry out the rice so it doesn’t turn gummy on the skillet.
We love Jasmine rice, but medium or long grain rice will work.
Can I make Gluten Free and Soy Free Fried Rice?
Yes! Rice is gluten free, so you really just need to make sure your soy sauce is gluten free like this Tamari soy sauce.
If you want it to be soy free, try using coconut aminos. I use this coconut aminos product for our family and you need a little more since it contains less salt, but it works really well.
Watch Natasha Make Shrimp Fried Rice:
You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make shrimp fried rice!
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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Shrimp Fried Rice is one of my go-to 30-minute meals and my family can't get enough of it. Fried Rice is the best way to use leftover rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 26-30 count uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp LIGHT olive oil, or canola
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
- 5 cups leftover chilled white rice
- 12 oz frozen carrots and peas thawed
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos or added to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium/high heat. When a bead of water sizzles and evaporates, swirl in 2 Tbsp of cooking oil and add shrimp to the hot skillet and spread them out in a single layer. Cook 1 minute per side, or until cooked through and opaque. Remove to a bowl.
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Over medium heat, add beaten eggs to the same skillet. Break up the eggs with a spatula and cook until no longer runny. Remove to a bowl.
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Wipe down the skillet with a paper towel and return to medium/high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and onions and cook green onion until fragrant.
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Stir in rice then spread it evenly over the pan and cook 1 to 2 minutes without disturbing it then stir and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes. Rice should sizzle.
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Drizzle 2 Tbsp soy sauce over rice and stir well. Add sesame oil and vegetables and mix well.
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Add cooked shrimp and cooked eggs back to the pan and mix well. Continue to cook until the rice is hot and sizzles, stirring frequently. Add more soy sauce to taste, if desired.
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Can I use cauliflower rice instead? Have you tried it?
Hi Sheila, I haven’t tested that but a couple of our readers mentioned using that with great results. I hope that helps.
So so good! I don’t like sesame oil so I left it out and added a touch more soy. Better than any other fried shrimp rice I’ve ever had. One of my son’s favorites! He likes sesame oil so he adds it as garnish.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with us!
I made the fried rice and shrimp. Wow, easy, fast and tastyyyy! Thanks once more Natasha
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Montse!
Hi Natasha
Can I use chicken breast instead of shrimp to make stir fry
I bet it would be good with chicken too. I should give it a whirl.
I would love to see a video on how to make spring rolls or egg rolls.
Thank you for the great suggestion!
Have made several times…
always fantastic! Can I use
Jasmine rice? I also have Basmati
rice.
Hi Monique, our readers left great reviews after trying this with both Jasmine and Basmati rice. I hope that helps.
Why is the cholesterol count SO high ???
Hi Mary, Shrimp and eggs are naturally high in cholesterol, but keep in mind there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but the nutrition card lumps them both into one group, which is unfortunate.
What’s the nutritional information on this
Hi Tammy, the nutrition label is at the bottom of the recipe card.
Hi , could I use Quinoa? Ty:)
Hi Amelia, I think that could work with quinoa – it would just have a different texture and slightly different flavor but I think it would still taste great.
Love your recipes.. My husband loves this easy shrimp fried rice recipe.. keep sharing .. we love your recipes..
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I love pork lo mein I just can’t find the taste like in a Chinese restaurant.I like egg rolls mine never taste as good as theirs (corn beef) ones,also egg foo young
Lo Mein is so good! It is rare to find that really relly good lo mein!
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I followed it exactly except I did not add any meat (shrimp) to it. Thank you for a simple yet delicious dish.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
the porcions 6oz?
Hi Michael! I’m assuming you’re asking for the portion size? If so, this serves 6 people.
I would like to know how many ounces per serving?
Hi Tracy, I don’t typically weigh the servings so I won’t be able to provide that information.
Amazing recipe! I’ve always loved fried rice but could never make it taste authentic and delicious, but this recipe was perfect! I made enough thinking I’d have leftovers, and then ended up eating all of it. The texture of the shrimp was surprisingly perfect too. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Sounds like you found a new favorite! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us Yana!
All the ingredients are out, but I do not have sesame oil.. I do have Kung Pao Soy Sauce.. Can anyone make suggestions as to what to substitute. I have olive and coconut oils.
Hi Margaret, Yes you could. It adds a nice kick of flavor but it will still taste great without it.
I made this recipe and substituted shrimp for chicken and it was amazingly delicious. I also made the rice fresh and it was still very good! I served the rice with fried veggie egg rolls. Everyone in my family loved it! Thank you for sharing!!
That’s so great Vivian! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Excellent recipe! On my second go-round I amped up the sesame oil to a full tablespoon, on the theory that more of a good thing = better, and that turned out to be true. Tasted even more authentically Chinese, and got rave reviews; not a grain of rice was left over afterwards. Gonna try it with flank steak next.
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with us, Larry!
Absolutely delicious and very easy.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Made this tonight for dinner and my husband really liked it said it was full of flavor. I will be making this as my go to recipe.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Can brown rice be used in the shrimp/fried rice recipe?
Hi Diane, That should work. Here is what one of our readers wrote “Thanks for your great recipe! I used brown rice and it tasted yummy! Thx again!”
Made this tonight it was wonderful! I used brown rice instead of white, could tell no difference!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Natasha, You are the best. I love cooking great food and you have helped me bring joy to many of my friends and family. I just finished whipping up shrimp fried rice and it turned out perfect ! You have an amazing talent! Thanks for sharing your golden techniques. Much love and success to u Natasha! Phillip
I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you, Philip!
I tried your Shrimp Fried Rice. It is excellent!!! Thank you. You’re a wonderful Chef.~
Sounds like you found a new favorite! Thank you for that feedback!
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Thank you!! 🙂
This turned out great! Many times yummier than what they make at Chinese restaurants in my area (Americanized Chinese). The only thing I did differently was to half my large shrimp. They were still good-size chunks.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
The shrimp fried rice came out amazing better than a take out I made one adjustment I added two tablespoons of oyster sauce. Love it
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
First time commenting online EVER 🙂 This was freakin awesome! So glad I came across your website. Thanks Natasha!!!
I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my blog! Thank you for sharing that with us 🙂
FYI, instruction #2 in your recipe erroneously instructs to cook shrimp until “no longer opaque”; I believe you mean to say until no longer translucent, as in not allowing light through.
Thank you for letting me know! That was definitely an oops which has been corrected. Good thing shrimp never go from opaque to not opaque. lol 😉
Natasha, awesome meal! So tasty and simple to make
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Ive been following this recipe for a while now. Its nice to see a video now, and the beautiful person behind the recipe. Thanks. My family LOVES it!!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Best Fried rice we have ever had. Will do again for sure..Thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
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Thank you so much Nancy! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Tonight, my husband used your fried rice recipe using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of shrimp. This was the best fried rice I’ve ever tasted. It’s way better than anything we’ve ever eaten at a Chinese Restaurant, plus it doesn’t cost much to make. My husband, me and our sons devoured this meal and will be making this regularly. THIS MEAL WAS A HUGE HIT FOR MY FAMILY!!! Thanks again Natasha for sharing another great recipe.
You’re so welcome Yvette! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
What do you mean by chilled white rice
Hi Mary, I mean cooked rice that has been refrigerated. If you use warm or room temperature rice, it will turn out gummy.
So I made it last night, it turned out so yummy 🙂 my children loved it, and so did I. 🙂 So today I looked like hmmm .. what should we have for lunch? So I warmed up the rice and tortillas, put the rice, and the cheese on it served a soft sauce, it was one wonderful burrito! Thank you, Natasha, my next your tiramisu
That sounds like a perfect dinner! I hope you love the Tiramisu recipe!
Natasha…Could you make this recipe with Riced Cauliflower? I’ve used the frozen one from Trader Joe’s to make fried rice. My husband who doesn’t ever eat cauliflower loves it! This recipe sounds so delicious! Thank you.
Hi Maddy! I haven’t tried that but one of our readers stated she tried that and with great reviews! If you experiment I would love to know how you like it!
Thank you for this menu it is now my favorite one. It is one that I will cook for any visitors.
Many thanks and look forward to all the menus you do.
I’m so happy you found a favorite Mike!!
Could I use already cooked shrimp?
Hi Kristie, I always try to avoid using cooked shrimp in recipes that call for uncooked because you can’t really make the shrimp take on any flavor without overcooking them. I think you could still make it work but omit the cornstarch on the shrimp and you won’t need to do the marinating. I would still flash heat them until warmed through but no longer than that because re-cooking cooked shrimp will make them rubbery. I hope you love the recipe!
Super fast and easy for a weekday dinner. As mentioned, prep is key as this one comes together quickly. Very fresh taste and great flavors. Add some crushed red pepper for a kick and dress with sriracha and fresh cilantro for even more of a flavor kick. Thanks Natasha for posting this recipe, I love it!
My pleasure Steve! I’m so happy you enjoyed that! Thank you for this great reviews!
Love your recipes!!!❤
You’re so nice! Thank you Julia!!
The shrimp fried rice was very dry. I even used less rice.
Hi Linda, this isn’t meant to be a saucy dish, but you can add more oil or even a splash of water to add moisture if the rice seems dry. I hope that helps!
i love your new kitchen and this recipe so happy for you girl God Bless Your kitchen and your family love you all
You’re so nice! Thank you Ruth!
I tried this with Prawns and it was A1 I have cooked this dish several times Thank you so much for the video and instructions This is my number 1 meal From UK
I’m so happy to hear that, Mike! Thank you for your awesome feedback!
It took a couple hours, lol, but the wife and kids LOVED your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
You’re so welcome, Brian! I’m so happy they loved it! Thank you for sharing this with me!
Natasha, I have never tried a recipe of yours that I didn’t love. The last one was the zucchini lemon cake with the buttercream frosting. Oh my it was so good. But I am looking and this one and it has no onions, no green onions, no garlic. no crunchy water chestnuts. Do you think it would change the texture or flavor if I added any of the above? Thank you for all you do.
Hi Martha! I think that could work! I would love to know how you like that with those changes!
Hi Natasha
I am on your website so much that I am afraid I will get in trouble at work. Your recipes are so good and easy. Just makes me look and them and wish I was in my kitchen.
Thankyou!!
Ian
Definitely be careful! lol. 🙂 I’m so glad you love our recipes and that they make you feel inspired! Thank you for sharing that with me 🙂
Didn’t have shrimp or cornstarch, so I had chicken thighs and flour. Turned out excellent!
That’s so great Tommy! I’m so happy you liked this recipe!
Love your videos. That kitchen is amazing. When is the kitchen tour video going to be posted?
Hi Sandra! Thank you!! Stay tuned, once we decorate and have everything where we want it we will have a kitchen tour.
I tried this out but used fresh prawns as it is difficult to get fresh shrimp in the UK It turned out so good I made it again the next day it is now one of my favorites Thank you for the menu. it was great and highly recommended.
Hi Mike! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
First time making Shrimp Fried Rice and it turn out great. Have to try some ginger next time. Natasha explained it so simple that I was confident that it was going to come out great, and it did.
I”m so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Andre! Thank you so much for sharing this great review with me!
Husband and I just made this and loved it! We cut the recipe in half and it turned out perfectly. The sesame oil is a key ingredient and should not be skipped. It was quick, easy, and delicious. Thanks for another great dinner idea.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Kathleen! Thank you for the awesome review!
Would you please be able to list in your recipes how much one serving is, as in 1 cup, 1/2 cup, etc.? My husband is diabetic so we do carb counting and it would be extremely helpful to have this info when calculating the amount of insulin he needs for a meal. Thank you! Love your recipes & videos!!
Hi Michelle! I wish I had measured it that way! That is a great question. This entire recipe makes 6 servings so 1/6th of the recipe.
Delicious! I used freshly made short grain rice and put it in the fridge for a couple of hours, I didn’t wash it either. I made sure to season all my ingredients, and i fried the veggies as well before mixing everything together. The sesame oil definitely makes it authentic, great recipe!!!
That’s so great! Sounds like that was a success! Thank you for sharing this with us, Jenna!
Definatelly a keeper. These are one of those recipes that go in the family recipe box on an index card….oops. Do people still use those? We made it for a hosted party and people went nuts over the shrimp. Thanks for posting.
That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome review with me! I’m all smiles!
When I freeze rice either in fried rice or jambalaya, I add some stock to it like chicken or veggie. Then I hear it up in the oven wrapped in foil so it gets steamed and won’t dry out.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Lorna!
5 cups of cooked rice?! How many cups of uncooked?
Hi Anon, the type of rice you use will make the measurement vary slightly, but you would be safe to use 1 1/2 cups of uncooked rice. Be sure to rinse it prior to cooking to get the starch off so it isn’t sticky when it’s fried. I hope you love this shrimp fried rice recipe! 🙂
Not only do I love your recipes, but I appreciate their ease. Thank you for always sharing & congrats on the new home. Keep the videos & yummy recipes coming…
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You’re so nice! Thank you Gina!
Love this recipe!!!! I’m using it for cauliflower fried rice .
Thank you, Natasha! 🙂
You’re welcome Luba! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m living alone as my husband of 56 years passed away almost two years ago so my problem is finding recipes for one or to people but this one like the fried rice uses so much rice and makes a huge amount. If I made this…I guess I could leave out the shrimp to add later on as I’d divide this into separate meals for me. Any other hints for those of us living alone but want to eat good nutritious foods…
Hi Lorna. Maybe halving the recipe would be best? Freezing it in an air tight container may be best as well until you are ready to try it again
Agreed – halving the recipe would be best! I’ve tried to freeze fried rice before, but it doesn’t reheat well – the texture of the rice changes.
I have had wonderful luck freezing Basmati rice that has been thoroughly rinsed before cooking. I looks like it’s all freezer burned in the freezer, but when you thaw it out it is ready to go.
Thank you for sharing that with us Pat
I loooove all your recipes Thank you so much for updating with new ones
You’re so welcome, Shanny! I’m so happy you are enjoying our blog!
Definitely a keeper! Next time use less rice and a bit more sesame oil and soy sauce
I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe Bonnie! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! Thank you for share this recipe. My house still Mel yummy. 🙂
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear how much you love the recipe, including the aroma! Thanks for sharing you awesome review!
I dont have seseme Seeds or Soy Sauce, what ca-n i USe instead FOR the rice to turn out delicious?
Or cornstarch
Hi Natasha, you might try a different kind of starch such as potato starch.
Hi Natasha, you could try a coconut aminos as a soy substitute. It has nice flavor – like a teriyaki sauce but it would probably need more salt since the coconut aminos sauce is way less salty than soy sauce. Also, I’m not sure what could replace sesame seeds for a similar authentic flavor. If someone else has some insights, please let us know! 🙂
Great recipe! Made it several times and always a hit with my hubby. Used extra large shrimp by mistake one time and although the taste is still great, not enough shrimp to evenly go around. Takes longer than 30 minutes for me. Just a slow poke I guess.
I’m glad you both enjoy the recipe Bonnie! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Now its my best dish! No more plow.
I used a Oyster flavor sauce and Sesame Seed Oil and tiny Soy sauce.
Thanks you, Natasha.
You’re welcome Mariya! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Yummy, we love shrimp fried rice, we make ours very similar to your recipe just a couple things different like it’s no veggies and we add a little of garlic powder/season salt. But I tried with veggies, it’s perfect either way😋
What I also make with it is shrimp sauce or yum yum sauce* u seriously have to try it with the fried rice it’s the best 👍🏻
Yum, that does sound good! Thanks for sharing!
Made some very minor mods, added garlic and ginger. Otherwise perfect and I would make it again
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe Nathon! Thanks for sharing your review with other readers!
Made this tonight, and it was great.
We used fresh baby carrots, sliced thin, and frozen peas, and added two cloves of chopped garlic with the onions.
We really liked that the peas and carrots were still crisp in the dish.
I liked the process you used in making this dish, and the three eggs we used came out nicely chopped as in your pictures. Other recipes I have used had me push the rice to the side and cook the eggs but you cannot get a good mix of eggs in the rice that way.
We will make your recipe again – Thanks !!
You’re welcome Ed! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your fantastic review with other readers!
Really, really good. Best of many tried; thank you for taking the time to provide it.
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your great review!
This Shrimp Fried Rice is just as good as what you get from the fancy Japanese Steakhouse at a fraction of the cost. The only thing I do different, is I fry the rice in two separate batches on a large griddle with a small amount of butter. This helps the rice become more crispy. Absolutely delicious!
I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe Debbie! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
wow! this sound good am gonna try it.
It’s delicious! Please let me know what you think!
Just made your Shrimp Fried Rice.
Outstanding! I used a quart of rice from my local Chinese restaurant and low sodium soy sauce, but everything else was accordingly to your recipe. So delicious and it looks fantastic. Thanks Natasha!
You’re welcome Gail! I’m glad to hear how much you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Wonderful recipe – simple, delicious and great way to use up veggies in the fridge. New staple in our house.
I’m so glad to hear that Donna! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
Such a simple, yet yummy recipe! Also, I love how you always indicate the approximate cost of making the dish, it’s such a useful feature for food websites, that I very rarely see anywhere else!
Very happy to have discovered your blog and looking forward to cooking more with you! 🙂
I am so glad you find that useful! Thank you for that wonderful feedback and welcome to our blog!! 🙂
Don’t rinse your COOKED rice!
The directions said to use cooked rice, and then to rinse it. So I did. It was a little sticky, but tasted better the next day when I heated it up on the skillet.
Oh no! I definitely didn’t intend for it to read that way. I had the note: “Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking so it’s not sticky – sticky fried rice doesn’t’ work” but I can see how you might interpret it that way so I revised it to say “the raw rice” I’m glad it still worked out.
My daughter requested shrimp fried rice for her birthday dinner and she loved this! It came out perfectly.
I’m happy to hear that Maleeha! Thanks for sharing!
maybe a little fresh ginger,a nice flavor
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Made this tonight, delish!! I used brown rice instead of white and used fresh peas and shredded carrots. I will definitely use this recipe frequently.
Mmmm! That sounds good too Michelle!
OMG! Just cooked it and it is delicious! My new recipe for fried ric. I love knowing whats in it and its super easy. Love it! Thank you.
Awesome! How wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing Elizabeth!
Can’t to try this recipe! It looks fantastic! Do you mean to rinse the rice before cooking the first time or after it comes out of the fridge?
Dawn, rinse the rice before cooking the first time 😀.
Can I use long grain brown rice?
Hi Helen, it will be a little more firm to the bite, but yes you can use cooked long grain brown rice to make it healthier 🙂
people should think of single serving i rated 5 cause it sounds so good but i am alone thank you
I hope you love it Denise! It does refrigerate pretty well so you can reheat leftovers on the skillet the following day 🙂
Hi! So heres the thing… I have no left over rice. Can I make some and use that instead?
Hi Karly, it works best with leftover rice because it’s less sticky. If using fresh rice, make sure to rinse it before cooking it to remove some of the starch and let it cool completely (ideally it should be refrigerated and chilled before using).
Is it safe to refreeze
fresh shrimp?
Hi Pat :). As far as I know, it’s safe to refreeze if they were thawed at a safe (refrigerator) temperature. Some sources say it’s not a good idea but I haven’t read anything that says it’s not safe. If there is any off odor or if you suspect the shrimp aren’t fresh any more, it’s best not to refreeze.
I have had wonderful luck freezing Basmati rice that has been thoroughly rinsed before cooking. I looks like it’s all freezer burned in the freezer, but when you thaw it out it is ready to go. You can also freeze a single layer on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes, and then freeze it in Ziploc bags. Then you can just take out what you need and put the rest back in the freezer. Rice frozen this way thaws very quickly.
I am so happy to have found you and your recipe for dry farmer’s cheese. I have my mother’s sernyk recipe that I haven’t been able to really duplicate. Maybe now I will!
Welcome to the site Ksenia, I hope you’ll find many new favorites here 😀.
I love recipes with shrimp and I’m planning to make this and eat after church I’ll just cook the rise when I get home but do the rest now do you think that’s a good idea?
Ella, that should work fine 😀.
Hi! The place I shop was out of shrimp, they only had frozen cooked shrimp, will this work just as well? Thank you! Making today!!!
Hi Christina, sorry I missed your comment didn’t reply sooner! I always try to avoid using cooked shrimp in recipes that call for uncooked because you can’t really make the shrimp take on any flavor without overcooking them. I think you could still make it work but omit the cornstarch on the shrimp and you won’t need to do the marinating. I would still flash heat them until warmed through but no longer than that because re-cooking cooked shrimp will make them rubbery. I hope you love the recipe!
Hi! Was gonna try this but have two questions, 1, what’s best tasting rice for this recipe and 2, can I make the rice day before and store in fridge? I read that refrigerator will dry out the rice though so just curios? Thank you and can’t wait to try it!!!!!!!!
Hi Christina, generally, any leftover white rice will work well for this recipe. I used California calrose rice. Yes, it’s best to make the rice the day before and store in the fridge. You want the rice to be on the dryer side for a fried rice otherwise it can get sticky. I hope you LOVE it! 🙂
Great recipe! simple ingredients, quick to make and DELICIOUS (it gets better the next day). light and satisfying. love this. going in to ‘regular’ rotation 😉
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Now I’m craving this dish all over again! 🙂
45 years ago in a Asian cooking class I made this recipe. Unfortunately I lost the recipe, and was so happy too finally find your recipe today. The recipe is simple, but needed a recipe to look at to make sure that everything was right as I went down the list. Thanks again
Thank you for the nice review Jennie, I’m glad you liked it 😀.
I also want to mention I used a cast iron skillet and it posed no issue.
That’s so great to know! Thank you so much for sharing that 🙂
I LOVE this recipe. Made it for the first time a few months ago using day old long grain basmati rice. Turned out beautifully and got so many compliments.
Making it tonight with day old jasmine rice. Interested to see if this rice type will turn out as good as the basmati.
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Hi Natasha, Is it 5 cups of cooked rice or uncooked?
Yes, cooked rice 🙂
with 5 cups of uncooked rice you could feed an army…
I love dishes with shrimp and couldn’t wait to try this recipe. Although I rinsed the rice as directed and cooled it in the fridge, the rice stuck to the pan and the meal tasted like shrimp mush. So disappointing!
Marlo, did you make sure to use non-stick skillet? I realized that I used one in the pictures but did not specified it. It is important to use non-stick skillet or a wok when cooking a stir fry over hight heat to prevent sticking. I also updated the recipe to say non-stick skillet.
I’ve been looking to make shrimp fried rice from scratch for awhile, and this recipe looks fantastic! I’m looking forward to trying it out!
I hope you love it! 🙂
Thank you very much, the recipe looks delicious. I will cook soon
I would love to hear the outcome 😁
Hello 🙂 This might seem like a silly question, but would I be able to still make this dish without the sesame oil?
Excited to try it! Thanks!
Yes you could. It adds a nice kick of flavor but it will still taste great without it. 🙂
Hi Natasha! Question- you said we should rinse the rice so it doesn’t get sticky- I hope this isn’t a dumb question, but do you mean before boiling the rice? I have a lot of left over white rice in the fridge & want to make this for dinner 🙂 was trying to figure out if I’m supposed to rinse off my cooked left over rice? I didn’t rinse it before boiling it……. Hope I can still make it! Thank you!
Hi Lindsey, I only rinse rice before cooking it to get rid of the starch that makes it a little stickier. If you already cooked it and didn’t pre-rinse, it’s no problem. You can still use it, it just might be slightly stickier, but that’s ok :).
Thank you Natasha! I made it with chicken and it was a huge hit, thank you for another amazing recipe 🙂 much love! And next time I’ll rinse the rice BEFORE cooking….. 😉
I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks for the great review 🙂
I added some sweet chili, sriacha, Chinese cabbage and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. It was great!
Monica, thank you for the great review and great job on improvising :).
We made this last evening and it was delicious. I also cut back on the eggs and used just three. I didn’t have any scallions so used some chopped yellow onion instead. Excellent recipe!
Hi Cindy! I’m so happy you loved it :). That’s what I like about stir-fry; you can change it up and it will still work well 🙂
I made this for the first time tonight and I am keeping this recipe. It was delicious!! I am an island girl and I love fried rice! Thanks for this great fried rice recipe Natasha!
Lucy, thank you for the great review, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe :).
Hey, im cooking this as part of an assignment for health. For the most part is this meal a healthy dinner?
I’d say it is fairly healthy. I wouldn’t call it a diet food but it is nutritious.
Do you have nutrition information for this recipe?
HI Joanna, I don’t usually put up nutritional info, but when I need to research something, my best source: Caloriecount.com – sign in for free and then go to “tools” and then click “recipe analyzer” You can copy and paste your list of ingredients and it spits out the nutrition info. It’s a great tool.
Great recipe! 4 eggs seems like a bit too much so I cut it back to 2 and it was plenty. I also added a splash of saki to the shrimp and then again to the rice while cooking.
Thank you for sharing your great review! I’ve never tried this with saki.
This is, by far, my favorite recipe for fried rice. The whole family loves it. I make this recipe in 2 different batches and fry it on the electric griddle and it turns out great.
That’s so great! Thank you so much for the awesome review 🙂
This was absolutely delicious and so easy to make…thanks for posting this!!!
You are welcome Shelly, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it :). I never get tired of this dish.
I have to say it’s a very good recipe! I’ve tried it twice and it turned out very good each time. That being said, if you add Sun-Bird Fried Rice spice or similar seasoning mix it’ll turn out even better!!! Enjoy! Also, I am definitely going to try other Natasha’s Kitchen recipes. They always turn out very good!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! Where do you buy that spice? I’ve never tried it before.
Can I use fresh carrots? Should I cook them before adding the onions?
Hi Allison, yes, that would be the best time to cook them without getting another pan dirty. That would work 🙂
First time making fried rice. Very simple to follow. You know how families have “PICKY EATERS”, well I have a picky husband. Who does not eat much of anything. But he did take a spoonful and tasted it, and very quietly got a plate filled it up and ate it. Thank you, now I have 5 dishes I can cook for him!
Aww that’s just music to my ears! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Bernice! 🙂
Made this recipe tonight. LOVED it!!! My daughters devoured it! Thank you so much.
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your great review 🙂
Can I use olive oil?
Yes, but I would recommend an extra light olive oil with a higher smoke point and not extra virgin.
Hi natasha, where can I buy toasted sesame oil? I want cook today
We purchase it in the refrigerator section in Fred Meyer right next to the organic oil. If you have a natural store nearby, you can most likely find it there.
Thank u so much !!
Looove this!! So yummy!
Thanks Erika 🙂
Very easy, very good
I’m so glad you liked it 🙂 Thanks Mina!
Thanks for your great recipe! I used brown rice and it tasted yummy! Thx again!
It’s so great to know that it works well with brown rice. Thanks for sharing your tip! 🙂
Hey sweets! Had this for dinner today, it was so delicious and I got to say I don’t “love” shrimp but loved this dish! Great recipe Natasha!
I’m so glad you loved the fried rice. It’s one of the dishes I crave! About the shrimp,… I still think we could be friends. lol.
I love it!
Haha. Thanks 😉 now that is a rave review!
What if I dont have left over rice? Is it a big difference if I just make some and use it right away?
You can make it fresh and let it cool down. If it’s too hot and steamy, it may make your stir fried rice a little sticky/mushy.
I have a silly question about the rice, is it supposed to be precooked when i put it in the skillet?
Rice needs to be precooked :).
This recipe is amazing. I was totally blown away. It was quick and easy and super delicious. This one is definitely going into my recipe book.
Thank you Julia, I’m glad you like it 🙂 and than you for pointing out the temperature setting for the beef plov, I updated the recipe.
Is it okay to use cooked shrimp? I totally did not notice you wrote uncooked and i went off and bought cooked shrimp peeled and deveined.
That should be ok but don’t cook the shrimp too long or it will get rubbery.
I made it with the cooked shrimp and oh my goodness it turned out so yummy:) thank you for this awesome recipe:)
Awesome, I’m glad you like the recipe Yulia :).
I made this for dinner tonight and I loved it! The shrimp were so delicious – nice and plump and not rubbery for a change. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi. Great recipe. I found the best rice combo
Is to use 50% jasmine rice and 50% basmati rice.
I also stir in a dash of asian peanut oil at the very
End to complete the dish.
Corn starch acts like a tenderizer when uaed as a marinade.
Sam
Wow just noticed how I spelled my name it’s Luda 🙂 using me cell. Hehe:)
Hi Luda 🙂
So I made this last night it turned out so yummy:) my kids loved it and so did I.:) so today I was like hmmmm..what should we have for lunch?. So I heated up the rice and a tortilla put rice and some cheese on top served it with mild sause it was one great burito!! Thanks Natasha my next is your tiramisu cake 🙂
Yay – so glad you liked it 🙂 You will love the cake; one of my easiest cakes and delicous!! I wanna make it too now!!
I am not a big fan of chinese but I had shrimp and rice in the house so I thought why not? I loved it and my kids loved it!! Thank you!
That’s awesome! Kids can have very discriminating taste (I know mine does) so if the kids love it – it’s a winner! 🙂 Thanks stopping by and letting me know!
Natasha what does the corn starch do?
It gives it a very light “crust”. That’s the way I learned to do it. I’m not sure if there is any other reason. I think you could probably do without it if you don’t have cornstarch.
I’ll tell my husband. Thank you Irina!
Is homai rice good?
Yes – I like it
What kind of rice do you use?
It’s just a standard white rice – medium grain. You can probably use any kind of white rice (except instant rice)
How apropos! I came home with a bag of shrimp and a bag of rice today, and here was the perfect recipe to try. It was a winner! Even my 17yo son called it a keeper recipe- high praise from that picky eater. I used brown rice, had peas but no carrots, used 3 cups of rice instead of 5… and it turned out wonderful. Thanks, Natasha!
oh, this sounds so good! I will have to use chicken since hubby hates shrimp but I might make this version for myself some time b/c I love it!
I bet it would be good with chicken too. I should give it a whirl.
Well, I just made some chicken fried rice based on your recipe and it’s really good! I used brown rice and didn’t coat the chicken with cornstarch but everything else was pretty much the same. Thank you so much! It’s the first time I ever made fried rice without a seasoning packet. I didn’t know I could! lol