Shrimp Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cup long grain rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 12 oz bag thawed shrimp detailed
• 1 10 oz bag mixed vegetables
• ½ small onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 3 eggs
• salt and pepper for seasoning
• soy sauce

INSTRUCTIONS 

Part 1

1. Pour water into a large pot. Turn on high heat to get the water to boil. While waiting for it to boil, pour 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add in rice and cook over medium heat while stirring for about 5-7 minutes. This should turn the rice a little golden, do not over cook though or else it gets crunchy.
2. After rice is done being cooked in pan, transfer to the boiling water. Turn down heat to a simmer and cook for 18-22 minutes. The rice should soak up all the water, if not drain some out. Remove from heat and let rice cool in pot for a few minutes. Once slightly cool, transfer to a sealed container and place in the fridge until ready to make the rest of the recipe.

Part 2

1. To begin making shrimp fried rice, put 2 tablespoon of butter in a large pan with deep edges over medium heat. Add shrimp. Cook until tails are curled and golden on both sides. Usually takes about 2ish minutes per side. Using a spatula, remove shrimp from pan and place on a plate with a paper towel to absorb oil.
2. In the same pan, add mixed vegetables. Cook over medium heat until veggies are soft. Add in onion and garlic. Add more butter if needed.
3. Once veggies are soft, scoop them to one side of the pan. In a bowl, beat the eggs and pour them into one side of the pan. Scramble them. Once eggs are cooked, mix them with the veggies. Add back in shrimp and rice. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Add in desired amount of soy sauce. Serve your Shrimp Fried Rice with soy sauce!