Mode
Splits the weight between cost and protein efficiency.
L2 UpgradedTaste (placeholder) 7.0/10
Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · Total 20 min
Shrimp fried rice with egg whites
Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2
Servings1
Nutrition
419 kcal Estimates
Percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 9.3 g est.
- Cost
- $3.87 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $0.99 est.
Recipe keys
- Pescatarian
- High Protein
- Dairy-Free
- One-Pan
Why this recipe is worth the hype
- 39 g protein for about $3.87 (est.)
- Day-old rice fries better than fresh rice.
- Egg whites add protein without a second protein portion.
- One pan, about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.
- Shrimp, cooked4.2 oz (120 g)
- White rice, cooked0.67 cup (120 g)
- Egg whites, raw3 tbsp (40 g)
- Green peas, cooked0.25 cup (35 g)
- Sesame oiladded estimate2 tsp (10 g)
- Soy sauceadded estimate1.5 tsp (8 g)
- Scallionsadded estimate1 tbsp (8 g)
Steps
- Heat sesame oil and sear the shrimp. Set them aside.
- Scramble the egg whites in the same pan.
- Add cold rice, peas, and soy sauce and toss until hot.
- Return the shrimp and finish with scallions.
Recipe ladder
L1 Basic
Sautéed shrimp, rice, and peas
- kcal +53 higher
- Protein +2 g higher
- Carbs +6 g higher
- Fat +2 g higher
- Cost +0.57 higher est.
- Time −4 min lower
472 kcal · $4.44 est.
L2 Upgraded
Shrimp fried rice with egg whites
Current level
419 kcal · $3.87 est.
L3 Chef-y
Garlic-chili shrimp with scallions
- kcal −29 lower
- Protein −5 g lower
- Carbs −1 g lower
- Fat 0 g same
- Cost +0.10 higher est.
- Time 0 min same
390 kcal · $3.97 est.
Nutrition values are estimates computed from ingredient weights. USDA verification is in progress.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Shrimp fried rice with egg whites", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/shrimp-rice-l2, data v2026-10-08.2.