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Freezer Shrimp Fried Rice

Yes, you can totally freeze fried rice!!!! Simply freeze, thaw and throw into the skillet for 5-10 minutes. That’s it!!!

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups white rice
  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper, optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • ½ cup corn, frozen, canned or roasted
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced pineapple, canned or fresh
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha and white pepper, if using; set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  4. Add garlic and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in carrots, corn and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in rice, pineapple and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
  7. Divide rice mixture into sandwich bags.
  8. Freeze until ready to use for up to 3 months.*