Chef Daryl’s Shrimp Fried Rice

• 1/3 cup Hot n Spicy Sauce
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups frozen peas & carrots
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 green onions, sliced (plus garnish)

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add Hot n Spicy sauce, reduce and thicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally
2.  In a bowl season shrimp with salt and pepper then add to the skillet to cook for 1 minute each side. Remove shrimp, place on a plate and set aside.
3. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the oil to the pan along with the onion. Sauté, stirring frequently, about 3-4 minutes. Add peas, carrots and garlic and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, add eggs to the other side and scramble for 1 minute.
5. Increase heat to high and add in soy sauce, rice, green onions and stir to combine. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in shrimp garnish with green onion, drizzle extra Hot n Spicy sauce and serve immediately.

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Note: Use pre-cooked cold rice (The best fried rice is made with day-old rice because it’s drier and not so sticky).