Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Garlic shrimp fried rice is a popular Chinese-inspired dish that is often served in restaurants in the United States. Here are some key things to know about this tasty dish:

Ingredients:

Cooked rice (preferably leftover or day-old)

Shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Garlic (minced)

Vegetable oil

Soy sauce

Oyster sauce (optional)

Scallions (chopped)

Salt and pepper

White pepper (optional)

Instructions:

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

2. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Add shrimp and cook until they are pink and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

4. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

5. Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

6. Stir-fry rice for about 2-3 minutes, until it is heated through and starting to brown.

7. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.

8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine with the rice.

9. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the shrimp are fully coated in the sauce.

10. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

11. Transfer the garlic shrimp fried rice to a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions.

12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Variations:

To make the dish spicy, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the skillet with the garlic.

To make the dish more savory, add a little hoisin sauce or fish sauce to the soy sauce mixture.

To add some crunch, sprinkle sliced green onions on top of the dish before serving.

To make the dish more substantial, add diced cooked chicken or pork to the skillet with the shrimp.

I hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious garlic shrimp fried rice! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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