Gluten-Free Shrimp Fried Rice

Gluten-Free Shrimp Fried Rice is a delightful midnight snack that combines succulent shrimp with vibrant vegetables and savory flavors, all wrapped in fluffy rice. This dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it an ideal choice for late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• cooked jasmine rice - 2 cups
• shrimp, peeled and deveined - 200 grams
• carrot, diced - 1 small
• peas, frozen - 1/2 cup
• green onion, chopped - 2 stalks
• gluten-free soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• ginger, minced - 1 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add diced carrot and cook for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, and crack the egg into the empty side. Scramble the egg until fully cooked.
7. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, mixing it with the vegetables and egg.
8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour in the gluten-free soy sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
10. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 51 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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