Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice

This Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice is made with shrimp, eggs, peas, carrots, cold rice, sesame oil, and soy sauce. It costs just $1.86 per serving and tastes better than takeout.

My sister loves shrimp, and this Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice is always one of her top requests. The flat top makes the rice crispy, and the entire dinner is ready in under 20 minutes. At just $1.86 per serving, it feeds six and costs much less than takeout.

Within minutes you can have a healthy dinner that everyone will love. Combine the cooked rice with the shrimp, vegetables and seasoning for an amazing shrimp fried rice meal. If you love shrimp as much as my family try this Blackstone Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe, Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone or Leftover Shrimp Recipes.

What is Fried Rice?

We love making Fried Rice as it is complete meal. Fried Rice is a dish of cooked rice that is cooked in a Wok, Frying Pan or a Griddle. It is mixed with chopped carrots and peas, scrambled egg, and either shrimp, chicken, or pork.

It can be served as a main dish or served as a side dish. Chicken Fried Rice is a family favorite. We love making this with our leftover rice and chicken or other types of meats.

Why We Love this Recipe

• Use Leftover Rice – If you have leftover rice, this is a great recipe to use it in. We recommend that the rice be cold as it prevents it from getting mushy.
• Blackstone Heat – When combining the ingredients on the griddle, the rice gets crispy just as if it was cooked at a restaurant.
• Tender Shrimp – We love the flavors of the shrimp when it is cooked on the griddle. Adding it towards the end, prevents it from overcooking.

Why the Blackstone Makes Better Fried Rice

The Blackstone works well for fried rice because the high heat helps crisp the rice instead of steaming it. The large surface also lets you spread everything out so the shrimp, eggs, vegetables, and rice can cook at the same time.

Using separate cooking zones makes the process easier too. You can cook each ingredient in its own area, then combine everything at the end for evenly cooked fried rice.

Fried Rice Ingredients 

• Shrimp: Use peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time. Pat them completely dry so they sear properly on the griddle.
• Sesame Oil: Adds the signature nutty flavor to the fried rice. Stir it into the rice with the soy sauce instead of using it for high heat cooking.
• Vegetable Oil: Use a neutral, high smoke point oil to grease the griddle. Avocado or canola oil also works well.
• Cooked White Rice: Cold, day old rice gives the best fried rice texture. Jasmine or long grain white rice both work well.
• Soy Sauce: Adds savory flavor and color. Add it after the rice goes on the griddle so the rice does not become soggy.
• Salt and Pepper: Season to taste after adding the soy sauce.
• Frozen Peas and Carrots: Add them straight from the freezer to the hot griddle. No thawing is needed.
• Eggs: Lightly beat the eggs and scramble them in a separate section of the griddle before mixing everything together.

How to Make Shrimp Fried Rice on Blackstone Griddle

Step 1 – Prepare the Blackstone Grill – Preheat the Blackstone griddle top over medium high heat (approximately 350 degrees F).

Step 2 – Oil Griddle – Add the vegetable oil onto the flat top griddle and use your spatula to spread it around.

Step 3 – Cook Peas and Carrots – Then add in the peas and carrots mix onto the griddle on top of the vegetable oil. Sauté the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Step 4 – Scramble the Egg – Move the vegetables to the cooler side of the griddle and then add the beaten eggs on the Blackstone griddle. Scramble the eggs on the griddle.

Step 5 – Add the scrambled eggs with the Vegetables – Move the eggs to the cooler side of the griddle with the vegetables.

Step 6 – Cook the Shrimp – Then add the shrimp and sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Then move the shrimp to the cooler side of the griddle with the eggs and vegetables.

Step 7 – Add Rice and Season – Then pour the cooked rice onto the griddle and top it with the sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Step 8 – Heat Rice – Sauté the Blackstone Fried rice on the griddle for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly browned.

Step 9 – Mix everything together – Them mix together the shrimp, veggies, eggs and rice.

Step 10 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Use Leftover Rice – I find that it’s best to use leftover rice for this recipe. Make sure that the rice is cold as it’s easier to sauté on the grill when it’s cold.
• Refrigerate Leftovers – This recipe is best served fresh but you can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Shrimp – We recommend buying shrimp that is already peeled and deveined.
• Top with Green Onions – I love topping the shrimp fried rice with sliced green onions before serving.
• Work Fast – The Blackstone grill is hotter than a traditional skillet, so work fast to avoid the griddle from burning.
• Use Different Oil – You can easily use avocado oil, canola oil or coconut oil instead of the vegetable oil in this recipe.
• Change the Protein – You can change the protein to salmon and pork are all great option.
• Gluten Free – If you want to make this gluten free, use Cauliflower Rice.

Variations Ideas

• Seasoning – Feel free to use different types of seasoning. Add in fresh ginger, garlic salt or anything you prefer.
• Vegetables – You can add different types of vegetables to what you prefer. Add in chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, slice mushrooms or chopped zucchini.
• Rice – We used cooked white rice, but you can also use jasmine rice, long grain rice or Blackstone cauliflower rice.

What to Serve with Shrimp Fried Rice

You can serve fried rice as the main meal or as a side to some of your favorite Chinese inspired meals. Try some of our favorites:

• Egg Drop Soup
• Chicken Teriyaki
• Egg Rolls
• Sweet and Sour Chicken

Blackstone Tools you Need

• Blackstone
• Thermometer Gun
• Blackstone spatula and tongs
• Best tools for Blackstone Griddle

Frequently Asked Questions

More Fried Rice Recipes

• Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice
• Blackstone Ground Chicken Fried Rice
• Blackstone Pork Fried Rice
• Easy Fried Rice Recipe
• 15 Minute Chicken Fried Rice
• Ground Beef Fried Rice

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• Blackstone Hot Dogs
• Blackstone Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
• Easy Blackstone Steaks Recipe
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