Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice
Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice brings tender, juicy shrimp together with fluffy rice, sweet corn, and peas for a balanced bite in every forkful. Lightly scrambled eggs and a kiss of sesame oil add richness, while soy sauce and green onions deliver a clean, savory finish. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying lunch when you’re craving takeout flavors at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp; cook until the outsides are bright pink and the meat is opaque, flipping halfway through.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate, leaving the oils and cooking juices in the skillet. Set aside.
- 3
Add the peas and carrots and the corn to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften. Add the garlic; cook and stir. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, add the eggs to the other side; cook, stirring as needed, to scramble.
- 4
Add the shrimp, rice, and green onions to the skillet; stir. Drizzle with soy sauce; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook until the shrimp is reheated.
- Calories 1013.8 kcal High 51%
- Protein 47.39 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 153.2 g 56%
- Total Fat 19.4 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.65 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 448.79 mg High 150%
- Sodium 922.58 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.27 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.16 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.34 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 345.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 166.9 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 5.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Corn, Eggs, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 1013.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Corn, Eggs, Green Onion, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1013.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice healthy?
- Weeknight Shrimp Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1013.8 calories and 47.39 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 922.58 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.65 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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