Shrimp Fried Rice

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp peeled
• 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts drained
• 1 cup chilled cooked long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients; stir well. Set soy sauce mixture aside.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add peas, onions, and water chestnuts, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture, and stir well. Remove shrimp mixture from skillet; set aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chilled rice, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Return shrimp mixture to skillet; stir-fry 1 minute or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Sprinkle shrimp mixture with sliced almonds and chopped parsley.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups