Rating: 5 stars
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This shrimp fried rice dish is best if you use day-old rice. Cook it and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool completely. Then refrigerate overnight to allow it to lose any excess moisture.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2012

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Credit: José Picayo

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
31 mins
total:
31 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: about 2 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Steam broccoli 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to pan. Add bell peppers and sugar snap peas to pan, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add ginger, and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add rice, and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Remove rice mixture from pan, and add rice to bowl with the vegetable mixture.

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  • Wipe the pan with paper towels. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp; stir-fry 1 minute. Add edamame; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes or until liquid thickens slightly. Add vegetable mixture and green onions; stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

368 calories; fat 15.7g; saturated fat 1.5g; mono fat 6.9g; poly fat 4.5g; protein 26.6g; carbohydrates 27.1g; fiber 5.8g; cholesterol 129mg; iron 4.7mg; sodium 560mg; calcium 122mg.
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