Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

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Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Indulge in the savory delight of Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice, a mouthwatering dish bursting with Cajun-inspired flavors and succulent shrimp. Perfect as a side or main, this easy-to-make recipe is crafted with love, pairing seamlessly with your favorite seafood dishes. Dive into a world of bold taste sensations with every bite!

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings bowls

Calories 282kcal

Ingredients

1/2 lbs Shrimp peeled
2 Cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
1 tbsp Butter
2 Cups Rice rice of choice
1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Prepare shrimp by deveining, peeling, drying off any liquid with a paper towel. Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces as shown below.
Mince garlic and chop parsley as shown below.
In a frying pan, add 1 tbsp of neutral cooking oil and minced garlic on medium heat. Once the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30-45 seconds, add in chopped shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes until pink throughout. Remove from heat and transfer to holding bowl.
In a large fry pan, add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes or until preferred tenderness is attained. Add butter and mix until melted.
Add back in the cooked shrimp from step 4), mix in Old Bay seasoning and black pepper. Cook for an additional 45-60 seconds and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with chopped parsley and enjoy hot!

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