Prawn Fried Rice
This delicious prawn fried rice is packed with flavors and makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Peas - 1 cup, frozen
- Carrots - 1 cup, diced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Prawns - 1 lb, peeled and deveined
- Cooked rice - 4 cups, cold
Let's Get Started
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the prawns and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the carrots and peas and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked prawns back to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g