Gluten Free Shrimp Fried Rice
Takeout fried rice is one of those cravings that can feel completely off-limits when you're avoiding gluten, mostly because standard soy sauce is a hidden source of wheat that most restaurants don't think twice about. This version swaps in tamari — a naturally gluten-free alternative — so you get that same deep, savory, umami-rich flavor without any compromise. Day-old cold rice is the real secret here: it fries up beautifully in a screaming-hot wok, developing crispy, slightly caramelized edges that fresh rice just can't achieve. Plump shrimp, fluffy scrambled eggs, sweet peas and carrots, and a hit of fresh ginger and garlic round out every bite with color and bold flavor. A finishing drizzle of sesame oil ties everything together with that unmistakable toasty aroma. The whole dish comes together fast once your ingredients are prepped, making it a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner that serves four without any fuss. A little sriracha stirred in at the end is completely optional, but highly recommended if you like a gentle kick.
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4 servings
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice, day-old and cold
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil), divided
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only for low-fodmap; white and green parts for standard)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the tamari, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add 1 tbsp of the neutral oil and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds, until the shrimp are pink, curled, and opaque throughout with no translucent gray at the center. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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