Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy dish full of tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and by using your gas griddle you get all of the hibachi flavor too. 

Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice

Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice is a great way to handle leftover rice and it is a dish you can make in minutes. Cooking on a flat top griddle over a gas flame is a great way to go. The high heat and even distribution on the griddle allow every grain of rice to fry evenly and quickly.

The extra moisture steams out quickly so you don’t end up with rice that is mushy or sticky.

A gas fire hibachi grill takes an ancient and wonderful cooking method and powers it with modern convenience. Using a gas griddle for shrimp fried rice means not having to wait for coals to hit the right temp.

This recipe is pretty much the same as my pork fried rice recipe but goes for surf rather than turf with the shrimp. You can combine them and do shrimp and pork fried rice if you want to go fully surf and turf too.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Bold Hibachi Flavor At Home — All the char and heat of grill‑fried rice without ordering takeout.
• Shrimp Cooks Fast And Right — Keeps its texture, so the dish stays light and satisfying.
• Leftover Rice Works Best — No mushy mess; chilled rice fries up like a pro.
• Balanced And Complete — Protein, veggies, and egg in every bite.
• Easy To Customize — Swap proteins or throw in extra vegetables to match your mood.

Try with our Kimchi Gyoza!

Shrimp Fried Rice Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Canola Oil — High smoke point for frying; neutral so it won’t overpower your other flavors.
• Onion — Adds sweetness and a bit of bite; you can use yellow or white.
• Shrimp — Deveined and peeled; smaller counts cook well without needing to chop.
• Frozen Peas & Carrots — Ready to go, adds color and veggie bulk.
• Cooked Jasmine Rice — Low-moisture, long grain rice works best; cool prior to frying.
• Eggs — Extra protein and texture.
• Soy Sauce — Salt and umami backbone.
• Sesame Oil — A little goes a long way for aroma and finish.
• Salt & Pepper — Adjust to taste and balance overall flavor.

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How To Make Shrimp Fried Rice

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Preheat Griddle / Pan – Get the surface to medium‑high or high heat; add ~1 tablespoon of canola oil.
2. Sauté Aromatics & Veggies – Add diced onion, peas & carrots; stir‑fry until heated through and edges crisp up.
3. Cook Shrimp – Add shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Push Ingredients Aside – Move shrimp + veggies to a cooler side (or off to a plate) to make space.
5. Fry Rice – Add more oil, then dump in the chilled rice; break it apart, spread it, let it toast a bit, stir as needed.
6. Combine & Season – Bring shrimp + veggies back into the rice. Drizzle soy sauce + sesame oil over the top, toss until evenly coated.
7. Add Eggs – Make a well in the center, add oil, pour in beaten eggs. Scramble them and then mix through the rice until fully incorporated.

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Shrimp Fried Rice Tips

If you make fried rice in a wok, then you know the key to success is super high heat. The dish needs to sizzle and pop and be turned just right to avoid burning. When you add the ingredients is also crucial.

The trick is to get everything to finish cooking at the same time. So, each item gets added according to how fast it cooks. Cooking on the flat top of the griddle helps immensely. The griddle top keeps the heat even.

You also need to use an oil that has a very high burn point. Sesame oil is good for finishing and flavoring, but I use avocado oil to fry the rice properly. You can get avocado oil super hot without it scorching.

The higher the temp, the better the texture of the rice.

Great fried rice has a nice caramelized flavor, and a nice texture to it. There is a light chew to it but still, fluff to the grain as well.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind to get the rice just right:

• Use cold rice, preferably leftover rice stored in the fridge.
• Prep your ingredients and have them easily accessible. Things cook quickly and you want to add everything in easy to reach succession.
• The high heat oil is for cooking and the sesame is for seasoning but a light touch with each keeps the rice from being greasy.

Make Egg Rolls too!

More Asian-Inspired Recipes To Try

If you are serving fried rice either as a side or a main course, then you might want a few other dishes to go along with it.

If you love shrimp and want more shrimp on the table, then try this Panko Shrimp recipe out. But, if you want to mix things up a bit, then Beef Bulgogi goes great with it, too.

When the shrimp fried rice is on the side, then this Grilled Teriyaki Salmon will definitely blow your mind!