Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 12 ounces peeled deveined small shrimp, thawed if frozen; Kosher salt; 8 scallions, whites chopped, greens thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger; 3 cups cold cooked white rice; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1/2 cup frozen edamame, thawed; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

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If you forget to thaw the shrimp in the morning, set the bag in a large bowl filled with cold water. It will defrost in minutes. One cup of dry rice will yield 3 cups cooked; leftover rice, which is slightly dried out, makes the best stir-fries.

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