Description
This Easy Thai Shrimp Fried Rice is a fast, flavorful dinner made with tender shrimp, jasmine rice, and bold Thai-inspired seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving takeout flavor at home.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
0.5 cup diced carrots
0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Optional: chili flakes or Thai chilies
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble just until set. Push to the side of the pan.
3. Add carrots and peas to the empty space in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Toss in the day-old rice, breaking apart clumps. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix everything together well.
5. Return shrimp to the pan along with the green onions. Stir everything together until heated through. Add chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice can turn mushy.
Don’t overcook the shrimp or they’ll become rubbery; just until pink and opaque.
Customize the spice with chili flakes or fresh Thai bird chilies to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: shrimp fried rice, Thai fried rice, easy shrimp dinner