Skip the takeout: How to make shrimp and lime fried rice at home

Name: Skip the takeout: How to make shrimp and lime fried rice at home
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; unit salt and pepper, to taste; 4 cup cooked cold rice; 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 unit garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 unit eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 2 unit limes, juiced; 1 unit lime zest; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts; 3 unit green onions, sliced; unit fresh cilantro; unit lime wedges

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Chef Lisa Heidelberg shows how to make takeout at home. Her shrimp and lime fried rice features juicy shrimp, zingy lime and classic fried rice add-ins such as scrambled egg, peas and carrots.

Using cold, leftover rice not only makes the best fried rice texture, it’s also a great way to reduce food waste.

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This recipe keeps it simple with the shrimp seasonings: combine granulated garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Because shrimp cooks quickly, this recipe comes together in a snap. Use the same pan that you cooked the shrimp in to fry the rice, as it will infuse the rice with shrimp flavor while cutting back on dishes.

If you want to make the fried rice gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For a peanut-free dish, replace the peanuts with cashews. If your limes are too tough, microwave them for 5-10 seconds before juicing.

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Directions

Shrimp and Lime Fried Rice

Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
TIP: Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
In the same skillet, add sesame oil, then add carrots and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add peas and stir, then push vegetables to one side and scramble the eggs on the other side until just cooked.
Mix everything together, then add cold rice and break apart with a spatula.
TIP: Cold rice helps achieve the best texture.
Stir in soy sauce, lime juice and lime zest and cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
Fold shrimp back into the pan and top with peanuts, green onions, cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
TIP: Substitute cashews for peanuts if desired.

Published: May 20, 2026

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