High-Protein Shrimp Fried Rice : Clean, Satisfying, and Packed with Flavor
This High-Protein Shrimp Fried Rice is your answer to a takeout craving—with a healthy twist. Juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, extra egg whites, and colorful veggies come together in a garlicky soy sauce for a meal that’s clean, filling, and protein-packed. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner that doesn’t mess around on flavor or fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
3 cups cooked and chilled brown or white rice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole eggs + 4 egg whites
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)
Salt & pepper to taste
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Heat half the oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook shrimp for 2–3 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil, then sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add peas and carrots, stir for 2 mins, then push to the side.
Pour in eggs and egg whites. Scramble until cooked, then mix with veggies.
Add rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry until heated through and slightly crispy.
Return shrimp to the pan, toss everything together, and season to taste.
Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 32g