Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
• 8 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup Green peas
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp Neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 12 minutes): Mince the garlic; dice the carrots; slice green onions if using. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with a pinch of salt (optional).

2. 2

   Cook shrimp (about 6 minutes): Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp oil. Sear shrimp in a single layer until pink and just cooked through, about 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Stir-fry vegetables (about 4 minutes): Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry carrots until slightly tender, about 2–3 minutes. Add peas and cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Garlic and rice (about 6 minutes): Add garlic and stir 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Add cooked rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry until hot and lightly toasted, about 3–4 minutes.

5. 5

   Season and finish (about 2 minutes): Return shrimp to the wok. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce and toss until evenly coated and the shrimp are reheated, about 1–2 minutes. Turn off heat and finish with sesame oil and green onions if using. Serve immediately.