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Shrimp Fried Rice with Yum Yum Sauce

A comforting dish packed with shrimp, vibrant veggies, and a creamy Yum Yum Sauce that brings flavor to every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • ¼ cup onion (chopped fine)
  • 2 tbsp fresh garlic (chopped fine)
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger (chopped fine)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup peas and carrots
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 1 cup mayo
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ cup water (as needed)
  • Sliced scallions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with minced garlic, soy sauce, ginger powder, and cornstarch. Set aside for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat up a large skillet or wok with sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove from skillet.
  4. Sauté the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice and peas and carrots to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Scramble the eggs in an empty side of the skillet and mix with the rice.
  7. Reintroduce the shrimp and add low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce, tossing everything together for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Prepare the Yum Yum Sauce by whisking together mayo, melted butter, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, paprika, sugar, ground ginger, and water until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve the shrimp fried rice with Yum Yum Sauce drizzled on top and garnish with sliced scallions.

Notes

For a lighter Yum Yum Sauce, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt. Adjust water as needed for desired consistency.

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Keywords: shrimp fried rice, yum yum sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, Asian recipes