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Are you in the mood for some delicious Shrimp Fried Rice with a twist? This easy recipe is made with a soy garlic butter, juicy shrimp and veggies. Whisk together some homemade yum yum sauce for a flavor-packed takeout favorite you can enjoy anytime!
This homemade fried rice recipe is a takeout classic that everyone loves. I created my own version of this classic dish by using soy garlic butter, shrimp, leftover white rice, and a few other ingredients. The entire meal is topped off with a drizzle of homemade yum yum sauce.
Start to finish, this meal comes together quickly and easily. Pair it with some of my other favorite takeout dishes.
Why Everyone Loves My Shrimp Fried Rice
- Quick and Easy: Anyone can master this easy, foolproof recipe, whether you are a beginner or expert cook. You can cook everything in one pan to create the perfect main dish or side dish.
- Inexpensive and Versatile: Who doesn’t love an easy, family friendly meal that can be made on a whim with just a few inexpensive ingredients. You may already have everything you need to make this recipe and it’s great for using leftovers.
- Make it for Meal Prep: Shrimp fried rice is the perfect dish for meal prep. You can serve it on it’s own or add more vegetables for extra nutrients.
What is Yum Yum Sauce? 😋
Yum Yum sauce is a delicious, creamy condiment originating in Japanese steakhouses. It’s a versatile sauce that can be used as a dip or a dressing and is made with several ingredients, including mayo, ketchup, and spices. The sauce gets its name from its delightful taste, which is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy.
Yum Yum sauce is often served with seafood, chicken, and steak, and it’s a popular addition to sushi rolls. It’s easy to make at home and is a great way to add some flavor to your meals.
Drizzle the homemade yum yum sauce over the shrimp fried rice to elevate the flavor of this dish. It’s a must!
Ingredients You’ll Need
NOTE: The full list of ingredients with measurements is provided in the recipe card below.
- Protein: I like to use shrimp, but you can also use chicken, pork, fish or tofu. Any size shrimp will work, but I find that medium-sized shrimp or large shrimp work the best for this recipe.
- White Rice: You can use day-old rice or make fresh rice before making the fried shrimp. Either way, you can just add the cold rice right to the pan. You can use jasmine rice or long grain rice.
- Peas and Carrots: I use frozen peas and carrots but you could even substitute with other veggies like diced bell pepper.
- Eggs: A must for classic fried rice. You can omit, if needed.
- Onion: Yellow onion is preferred, but you can use white or red onion too.
- Garlic: Always use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger is always best.
- Butter: You will need unsalted butter for the garlic butter.
- Soy Sauce: Use reduced sodium soy sauce, if desired.
- Oyster Sauce: Adds classic flavor to the fried rice.
- Sesame Oil: The preferred oil for Chinese cooking.
- Cornstarch: Helps to coat the shrimp.
- Ginger Powder: Adds a delicious flavor to the fresh shrimp.
- Scallions (optional): You can garnish the fried rice with scallions or green onions.
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Mayo
- Melted Butter
- Ketchup
- Sugar
- Paprika
- Ground Ginger
How to Make Shrimp Fried Rice
- Prepare the soy garlic butter: Mix together the softened butter, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Prep the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced shrimp, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok. Sear the shrimp in the hot pan on all sides until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- Cook the veggies and eggs: In the same wok, sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until the onions become translucent. Then, add 1/2 of the soy garlic butter. Push the onion mixture to the side of the pan and add the eggs to the other side of the pan. Scrambled until the eggs are cooked. Add the peas and carrots and stir until everything is combined.
- Finish the rice: Add the cooked rice, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well until the rice is coated all over.
- Add the shrimp: Chop some of the shrimp (leave some whole pieces) and add all of the cooked shrimp to the wok. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is hot.
- Serve the yum yum sauce with the warm rice. Garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.
Make the Yum Yum Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, butter, ketchup, rice vinegar, paprika, sugar, and ginger. Add up to 1/4 cup water to thin out as desired.
Make Shrimp Fried Rice with Toni Chapman, themoodyfoody
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. Just make sure to cook the brown rice ahead of time so that it’s day-old.
Yes, you can substitute chicken with beef or pork. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of meat you use.
Yes, you can use frozen shrimp for this recipe. Just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
Yes, you can make the Yum Yum sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Yes, you can omit the soy garlic butter from this recipe. However, it adds a unique flavor to the dish, so I would recommend keeping it if possible.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. You can add a small amount of water to the rice while reheating to help maintain it’s texture.
Do not reheat rice more than once. It should be eaten after the first time it is reheated. This ensures the best texture and flavor.
Other Takeout Recipes
Takeout recipes are some of my favorite and most viral recipes. Try a few of my favorites below. You can pair them with the Easy Shrimp Fried Rice or make them on their own.
Enjoy this fluffy rice with hearty ingredients and delicious flavor anytime!
Shrimp Fried Rice with Yum Yum Sauce
Ingredients
For the soy garlic butter:
- 4 tbsps softened butter
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic minced
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
For the fried rice:
- ¼ cup onion chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons 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
For the yum yum sauce:
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water as needed (if you want a thinner sauce)
- Sliced scallions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the soy garlic butter: Mix together the softened butter, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok. Once hot, sear the shrimp on all sides until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- In the same wok, sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until the onions become translucent. Then, add 1/2 of the soy garlic butter.
- Push the onion mixture to the side of the pan and add the eggs to the other side of the pan. Scrambled until the eggs are cooked. Add the peas and carrots and stir until everything is combined.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well until the rice is coated all over.
- Chop some of the shrimp (leave some whole pieces) and add all of the cooked shrimp to the wok. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is hot.
To make the Yum Yum Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, butter, ketchup, rice vinegar, paprika, sugar, and ginger. Add up to 1/4 cup water to thin out as desired.
- Serve the shrimp fried rice warm with the yum yum sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this for the second time last night. Great recipe!
I made this for the second time last night. Great recipe!
I made this for dinner last night and it was gooodddddd!
This easy shrimp fried rice with yum yum sauce was incredible! The sauce really took it to the next level.
My kids cant wait for when i will make another one.
I made this for dinner, and it was absolutely delicious! The Yum Yum sauce took it to the next level, better than any takeout I’ve had.
Love this recipe but there’s no mention of when to add the peas and carrots. Are they fresh or frozen? I just added frozen along with some shiitake mushrooms and cabbage. Yum!
Really delicious recipe
I tried this fried rice recipe with the yum yum sauce and it was so delicious. The recipe was easy to follow and the meal was quick