Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice, chilled
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add the remaining oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set.

5. 5

   Add the chilled rice and frozen peas and carrots to the pan. Break up any rice clumps with a spatula.

6. 6

   Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything together for 3-5 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.

7. 7

   Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss with the green onions.

8. 8

   Serve hot immediately.