Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice with Scallions and Eggs
Fragrant garlic-infused fried rice tossed with succulent shrimp, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh scallions for a quick Filipino-inspired meal. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, chilled, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 large eggs
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz raw shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 6 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 3 large beaten eggs to the skillet, swirling to form a thin layer. Scramble gently for 1-2 minutes until just set but still moist.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Step 5: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet along with 3 sliced scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until well combined and fragrant.








