Quick Shrimp Fried Rice

Skip the takeout and make this lightened-up, veggie-packed 30-minute recipe instead.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells

  • 1 egg

  • 2 egg whites

  • 4 teaspoons canola oil

  • ½ cup chopped carrot (1 medium)

  • ½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk)

  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  • ½ cup sliced green onions (4)

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 cups unsalted cooked brown rice, chilled

  • ½ (14 ounce) can bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (1 cup)

  • ½ cup frozen baby peas

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels and set aside. In a small bowl beat together egg and egg whites; set aside. In a large skillet or wok heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove shrimp; set aside.

  2. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet or wok. Add carrot, celery, mushrooms, green onions, and ginger; stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add egg mixture; let stand for 5 to 10 seconds or until egg sets on bottom but remains runny on top. Add rice and bean sprouts. Turn and toss mixture continuously for 1 minute. Stir in shrimp, peas, and soy sauce; heat through.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
8g Fat
31g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Vitamin A 3342IU 67%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Folate 45mcg 11%
Sodium 575mg 25%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 4mg 20%
Magnesium 93mg 22%
Potassium 440mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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