This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can’t get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. 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Really like that addition; it bumped up the flavor. I liked that it used a bag of mixed veggies, that was perfect in it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pam"},"reviewBody":"This is delicious if you make it your own. I made the rice in the instant pot with coconut oil added. I used a steamable vegetable mix of broccoli, yellow squash, green beans, carrots. onions and red peppers. I warmed the precooked shrimp in bacon grease and coconut oil. Then, as others have mentioned. added Bragg Liquid Aminos, a lower sodium soy product. It was FANTASTIC!! Made a quality restaurant type meal at home in approximately 30 minutes. Who could ask for more?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"luv2craftginny"},"reviewBody":"It is hard to believe that there are some that do not like it, you can add your own flavorings, we put some soy sauce on it before we ate it, it was wonderful, cannot wait to eat more of it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"abashu"},"reviewBody":"I really liked this. I used the California blend vegetables. I don't like shelling the shrimp, so I thought next time I might buy the already cooked shrimp. I buy the shrimp in the freezer section and divide up what I need for individual meals. If you have a family to feed this would not work. But because it is just me and my husband it is the easiest way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LPHJKitchen"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was easy! It's one of our favorite meals! We decided to omit the bacon and add just a touch of soy sauce to the mixture. It is also great topped with some chopped green onions","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2124arizona"},"reviewBody":"We had a school get-together representing different countries around the world. Our country was China so I fixed this fried rice and it went so fast. It was so good!! I'll be fixing this again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SuzieQ909"},"reviewBody":"AMAZING FLAVOR!!! So quick to make. I did pre-prep cooking the rice and bacon. I used chicken instead of shrimp only because that was what I had on hand, and precooked it. Whole family loved it. I can hardly wait to try it with the shrimp. It is definitely going on my favorites list!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LynnFilipek"},"reviewBody":"I was so hoping this was going to be a good recipe, however, I was greatly disappointed... It was extremely bland, which I should have expected since there was no seasoning other than salt and pepper. The only thing that gave this some flavor was the bacon... Will not make this recipe again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pattyfrog"},"reviewBody":"Really? It's a dead dish. Where's the flavor, the pizzazz, the tasre?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"veggiemama"},"reviewBody":"I thought this would be too bland, but it's really very good! 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AMAZING FLAVOR!!! So quick to make. I did pre-prep cooking the rice and bacon. I used chicken instead of shrimp only because that was what I had on hand, and precooked it. Whole family loved it. I can hardly wait to try it with the shrimp. It is definitely going on my favorites list!!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2018 02:47","GUID":"3dd4e0200d34443d916e6d77470efe01","MemberId":7485613,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SuzieQ909","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2018 02:47"},{"Comment":"
We had a school get-together representing different countries around the world. Our country was China so I fixed this fried rice and it went so fast. It was so good!! I'll be fixing this again!!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/04\/2017 02:14","GUID":"3D83199F1B5245A6AB3CC4A59E807D6A","MemberId":845443,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"2124arizona","SubmittedDate":"07\/04\/2017 02:14"},{"Comment":"
This recipe was easy! It's one of our favorite meals! We decided to omit the bacon and add just a touch of soy sauce to the mixture. It is also great topped with some chopped green onions<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/25\/2017 16:21","GUID":"920c365d9b7f49cd9b5b1f3b2bc0fee0","MemberId":7521213,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LPHJKitchen","SubmittedDate":"02\/25\/2017 16:21"},{"Comment":"
I really liked this. I used the California blend vegetables. I don't like shelling the shrimp, so I thought next time I might buy the already cooked shrimp. I buy the shrimp in the freezer section and divide up what I need for individual meals. If you have a family to feed this would not work. But because it is just me and my husband it is the easiest way.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/09\/2016 11:13","GUID":"1a3a0c41aa2f4a6496c5fad8ac7ac69a","MemberId":6784654,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"abashu","SubmittedDate":"01\/09\/2016 11:13"},{"Comment":"
Can this be made with frozen shrimp? I haven't made this yet, but I needed to rate it in order to submit a question. I'll pre-cook and use brown rice, and I'll also add one finely minced clove of garlic. I'll also sprinkle some fresh & finely chopped chives over the completed dish. So, can I make this with frozen shrimp?<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2015 10:24","GUID":"460ECB6E33BB4F2F95452023FEFE6DD5","MemberId":6154720,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"KittieCatt","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2015 10:24"},{"Comment":"
I thought this would be too bland, but it's really very good! I paired it with store-bought spring rolls for a fast dinner.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/28\/2014 19:53","GUID":"083afc0f286841748f3ea0e0ac10675f","MemberId":4640590,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"veggiemama","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2014 19:53"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"05\/26\/2013 10:45","GUID":"27bac85cc7fc4d638749c6a8be3a45d7","MemberId":4930503,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"KristiBenshoof","SubmittedDate":"05\/26\/2013 10:45"},{"Comment":"
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