SHRIMP FRIED RICE

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SHRIMP FRIED RICE


Why order take-out? This homemade version is so much healthier, cheaper and tastes a million times better!



Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

 Total Time 30 minutes


Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder and white pepper; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  • Add garlic and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in carrots, corn and peas, and cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, green onions and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
  • Serve immediately.



WHY IT’S A SMART CHOICE

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420.7Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g18%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 214.5mg72%
Sodium 964.5mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 47.9g16%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 29.3g59%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Clocking in at 4.5 mg per serving, this meal is a good source of iron. Pair this with a veggie or fruit that’s high in vitamin C, such as fresh red peppers or pineapple, and you’ll maximize the amount of iron your body will absorb.
Nutritional information provided by Jessica Penner, RD at Smart Nutrition.

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