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Freezer Shrimp Fried Rice

Freezer Shrimp Fried Rice

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Yes, you can totally freeze fried rice!!!! Simply freeze, thaw and throw into the skillet for 5-10 minutes. That’s it!!!
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white rice
  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper, optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • ½ cup corn, frozen, canned or roasted
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced pineapple, canned or fresh

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha and white pepper, if using; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  • Add garlic and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots, corn and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, pineapple and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
  • Divide rice mixture into sandwich bags.
  • Freeze until ready to use for up to 3 months.*

Notes

*TO REHEAT: Thaw overnight. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. Add rice mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed, about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately.