Shrimp Fried Rice

Name: Davita
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis Diabetes Dialysis

Portions: 4

Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups

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Ingredients

3/4 cup onion
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons scallions
5 tablespoons peanut oil
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup small pre-cooked, frozen shrimp
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups white long-grain rice, cooked and cooled
1/4 teaspoon salt

Nutrients per serving

Calories 421

Protein 16 g

Carbohydrates 53 g

Fat 16 g

Cholesterol 244 mg

Sodium 271 mg

Potassium 285 mg

Phosphorus 218 mg

Calcium 71 mg

Fiber 2.5 g

Preparation

Dice onion and chop scallions. Mince garlic and ginger root.
Preheat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook until onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and stir for about 1 minute.
Add shrimp and stir frequently until heated.
Add peas and carrots and stir until heated. Place shrimp and vegetable mixture into a large covered bowl.
Return skillet to the heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Pour eggs into the skillet and scramble until done. Remove eggs to the bowl with shrimp and vegetables.
Return skillet to heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add 4 cups cooked rice and stir to heat and coat with oil.
Season rice with salt and pepper and let rice sit in skillet without stirring for about 2 minutes.
Stir rice and add the shrimp, vegetables and eggs. Serve hot.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

1-1/2 meat
3-1/3 starch
1/2 vegetable, low potassium
1 fat

Carbohydrate choices

3-1/2

Helpful hints

Possible substitutions:
- leftover chicken or 1/2-cup diced tofu for the shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic for garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger for fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce for 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 scallions yield approximately 3 tablespoons chopped.
Jasmine rice adds extra flavor.
For a higher protein diet, increase shrimp.

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DaVita dietitian Jennifer from California.

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