Chili Lime Shrimp Fried Rice (Printable)

Zesty fried rice featuring plump shrimp, tangy lime, and fresh herbs for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp lime juice
03 - 1 tsp chili flakes or 1 small fresh red chili, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Rice

06 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)

→ Aromatics

07 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 medium onion, finely diced

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
12 - 2 spring onions, sliced

→ Sauce

13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
15 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
16 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
17 - Zest of 1 lime

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish

18 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
20 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
21 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toss shrimp with lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and onion for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
04 - Add bell pepper and peas; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
05 - Increase heat to high. Add chilled rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
06 - Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and lime zest. Toss to combine thoroughly.
07 - Return shrimp to the pan along with sliced spring onions and half each of the cilantro, mint, and basil. Toss everything together for 1 minute to blend flavors.
08 - Remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining herbs and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of lime and chili wakes up tired weeknight dinners like nothing else
  • Fresh herbs at the end make everything taste bright and restaurant-worthy
02 -
  • Cold, day-old rice is non-negotiable for the right texture
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because everything moves fast once the heat is up
03 -
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before marinating for better searing
  • Let your wok get properly hot before adding any ingredients

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