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Shrimp Basil Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Basil Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful stir-fry inspired by Thai street food. Delicious and ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Radwa

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 chili pepper , chopped
  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 400 g jumbo shrimp , peeled & deveined
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bunch fresh basil , chopped

Instructions

  • Make The Sauce. In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey and black pepper until combined.
  • Cook The Shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add butter, chili, garlic, onion and shrimp.
  • Stir fry for 1-2 minutes; push everything to a side of the skillet.
  • Add The Eggs. Crack 2 eggs, cook for 1 minute, then toss everything together.
  • Add Everything In. Add the cooked rice and the sauce mixture. Cook everything together for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toss in basil and turn off the heat. Serve hot!

Notes

I highly recommend using a day-old cooked rice for this recipe. Freshly cooked rice has so much moisture that it can make your fried rice soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg