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This crispy shrimp fried rice is the perfect busy weeknight meal. It combines crispy baked shrimp with homemade vegetables and egg-filled fried rice, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Are you craving fried rice and popcorn shrimp all at the same time?
Well, this crispy shrimp fried rice is just what you need!
Bake or air fry your frozen popcorn shrimp according to the box directions, then toss it into your homemade fried rice! It’s packed with carrots and peas and lots of eggy bites.
Want more fried rice options in your life? Try my Kimchi Fried Rice or this delicious crockpot chicken fried rice!
Crispy fried rice ingredients
- Frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
- Frozen peas and carrots
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Egg
- Cooked rice
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Green onions
How to make shrimp fried rice
- Cook your shrimp according to the box directions.
- In a large skillet, saute frozen vegetables, garlic, and ginger.
- Add in beaten eggs and saute until cooked.
- Add in rice and soy sauce and cook until combined.
- Remove from heat and toss in cooked popcorn shrimp and green onions.
Storage and leftovers
Save any leftover fried rice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, cover it with a damp paper towel and reheat it in the microwave.
More Asian inspired recipes
- Instant Pot Asian Chicken and Rice Soup
- Healthier General Tso’s Chicken
- Air Fryer Sweet Chili Tofu
- Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodles
Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) box Gorton's popcorn shrimp
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups frozen pea and carrot blend
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cups cooked and cooled long grain white rice
- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 4 green onions, green parts
Instructions
- Make Gorton’s popcorn shrimp according to box directions.
- While the shrimp is baking add vegetable oil to a 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot add in the frozen peas and carrots, garlic and ginger. Cook for about 2 minutes just to defrost the vegetables.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs into the cleared side. Scramble for a few minutes just to cook the eggs. Once fully cooked mix together and stir in rice and soy sauce.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are heated through.
- Add in the cooked shrimp and green onions and toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks so good! I am excited to try this out for date night!
Yummm! I love fried rice! this looks so tasty!
Oh wow, my shrimp loving husband would go crazy over these!!
Fried rice with shrimp is one of my favorite dishes! Yum!
I want to eat some of this right now!
This will be my next creation! 🙂 Looks fantastic!
What a smart idea. We make fried rice often but I really love the idea of adding frozen shrimp to the recipe – delicious!
Oh yes…the perfect pairing for that crispy fried shrimp!!! Such an easy recipe!
Yum, can’t wait to try this recipe, I love fried rice!