Dinner for 8
Instant Pot Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp, vegetables, eggs, and brown rice cook with a savory soy sauce mixture in one pressure cooker.
$7.94for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.94 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 20 oz | $2.92Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 red onion
- 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté, add oil, and cook the onion and broccoli with 2 tablespoons water for 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until opaque and 145 F, then transfer them to a bowl.
- Scramble the eggs in the pot for 2 minutes until firm, then transfer them to the bowl.
- Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Add the rice, carrot, and sauce to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring until hot and lightly thickened.
- Stir in the shrimp, eggs, and cashews, then heat for 2 more minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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