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Low Fat Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Easy One Pan Shrimp Fried Rice The Busy Baker
Easy One Pan Shrimp Fried Rice The Busy Baker from thebusybaker.ca

Description

Looking for a healthy and delicious recipe that will satisfy your cravings for Chinese food? Try this low-fat shrimp fried rice recipe! It's packed with flavor and nutrition, but light on calories and fat. This recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick lunch.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

The ingredients you'll need for this recipe include:
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Equipment

To make this recipe, you'll need a wok or a large non-stick skillet, a spatula, a cutting board, and a sharp knife.

Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they become fragrant.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through.
  5. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the eggs to the empty space. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked brown rice to the pan and stir until it is well combined with the vegetables and eggs.
  7. Add the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to the pan and stir until everything is well combined.
  8. Add the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir until it is heated through.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use pre-cooked brown rice that has been cooled in the refrigerator overnight. This will help prevent the rice from becoming mushy when you stir-fry it.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 330
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 275mg
  • Sodium: 530mg

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even healthier, you can use brown rice instead of white rice, which is higher in fiber and nutrients. You can also use low-sodium soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce, which is lower in sodium. If you don't like shrimp, you can substitute it with chicken or tofu. To make this recipe even more flavorful, you can add other vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli. Finally, you can serve this dish with a side salad or steamed vegetables to make it a complete meal.

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