Instant Pot Shrimp fried rice
An Asian-style recipe, this shrimp fried rice can be prepared in 30 minutes in the Instant pot. With protein and veggies, this one dish meal is perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
 | 20-25 pieces of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined |
 | 3 eggs |
 | 4 cups of rice – white basmati rice or you can also use brown rice. |
 | 1 green onion – chopped green onion (scallion) for flavor. |
 | 1 cup of green peas (recommend frozen) |
 | 1 cup of carrots – regular chopped carrots, can be fresh or frozen |
 | 6 cups of water |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 3 tablespoons of soy sauce – regular or low sodium soy sauce that is salty, not sweet. |
 | 2 tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce for a tangy flavor |
 | 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to flavor the garlic |
 | 4 cloves of crushed garlic or 2 teaspoons of garlic powder |
 | 1 tablespoon of paprika for a bit of spice |
 | (Optional) 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for added heat |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this shrimp fried rice in the Instant pot
- Chop the carrots into small quarters.
- Add the sesame oil to the Instant Pot and stir in the crushed garlic.
- Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the eggs) to the Instant pot and secure the lid.
- Set to Manual / Pressure Cook for 5 minutes.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl.
- Quick release the pressure when the timer ends.
- Open the lid and pour in the beaten eggs, stirring immediately.
- Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring, until the eggs are fully cooked and incorporated into the rice.
- Serve warm.
There’s no denying the deliciousness of shrimp fried rice. The combination of savory and rich flavors always makes this a standout restaurant favorite. But with the Instant pot, we can make a healthier version at home, while keeping all the flavor.
Instead of frying the eggs and the rice, the heat of the instant pot cooks all the ingredients quickly in this one pot meal, that also makes for easy clean up.
So if you’re looking for a dinner idea that’s easy, versatile and fast to make, then look no further than this delicious classic. You can add it to your list of regular weeknight meals, along with this sausage fried rice version.
Type of shrimp
Any type of shrimp will do in this recipe, including frozen decorticated shrimp. The types of shrimp that work well include pink shrimp, white shrimp, tiger shrimp, etc.
Just make sure to clean the shrimp and remove any shells and veins before placing in the Instant pot.
Cooking tips
- Use frozen peas if possible, otherwise they will become very mushy. (But if you don’t mind mushy peas, you still get the benefit of the vegetable.)
- The Instant Pot can cook rice quickly, so it’s important to quick release the Instant pot after the beep sounds so that it doesn’t get mushy.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 20-25 pieces of medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups of basmati rice
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 cup of chopped carrots (small quarters)
- 1 chopped green onion scallions
Herbs, spices and flavoring
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 4 cloves of crushed garlic
- 6 cups of water
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the carrots into small quarters.
- Add the sesame oil to the Instant pot and add crushed garlic.
- Sauté for a couple of minutes till fragrant.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except the eggs) and close the instant pot.
- Cook on Manual/Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Beat the eggs together in a bowl.
- After the Instant Pot timer ends, quick release the steam.
- Open the instant pot and add the eggs in and mix.
- Sauté the rice for 2 minutes to let the egg cook completely into the rice.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Instant pot shrimp rice is a great one pot meal, so you don’t have to serve a side if you are short on time. You can just increase the proportion of vegetables that you include into the dish. You can also serve it with some green beans or a salad with vinaigrette.
For a starter, consider smoked salmon canapés and for dessert, perhaps a light pastry flan?
How to store it?
Shrimp fried rice is one of those recipes that tastes better the next day. You can easily put aside portions of sausage and rice in an airtight container and put in the fridge for at least a few days.
