30 mins | weeknight dinner

Serving up shrimp fried rice but make it Sri Lankan style 🦐🔥 This quick recipe is loaded with fragrant curry leaves, fiery green chilies, and just the right kick of spice to wake up your taste buds. It’s the perfect twist on a classic, transforming everyday fried rice into something bold, flavorful, and unforgettable.

Think smoky wok-tossed shrimp, tender veggies, and fluffy rice infused with curry powder, soy, and a splash of fish sauce. Every bite balances heat, tang, and umami in true Lankan fashion. Best part? It’s an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in minutes, giving you all the comfort of takeout but with way more personality.

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Courses:Main

Difficulty:BeginnerTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 servings

Description

Quick & easy weeknight dinner: Sri Lankan style shrimp fried rice packed with spice, flavor & ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 300g of shrimp
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 cups of cooked rice
• 1/2 red pepper
• 1/2 yellow pepper
• 2 green chili 
• 5-6 curry leaves 
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 white onion
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 
• green onion for garnish 

Instructions

1. Toss shrimp with chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, salt, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside 10 minutes.
2. Slice onion, peppers, green chilies, and chop garlic.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large pan. Fry shrimp until just pink, then remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add garlic, onion, curry leaves, and chilies. Cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in red and yellow peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Sprinkle curry powder and fish sauce, mixing well.
7. Toss in the cooked rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry everything together.
8. Return shrimp to the pan and mix until well combined.
9. Top with chopped green onion and serve hot.

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Keywords:Weeknight Dinner, Seafood, 30min Meals

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