Recipe Makeovers

Lighter, healthier, but just as tasty: See how we made over these favorite dishes.

10 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

Your favorite restaurant dishes—lightened!

Lightened Shrimp Fried Rice
Photo: José Picayo

Shrimp Fried Rice

This dish is best if you use day-old rice. Cook it and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool completely. Then refrigerate overnight to allow it to lose any excess moisture.

The Classic:
1,154 calories per serving
4 grams saturated fat
3,352 milligrams sodium

The Makeover:
368 calories per serving
1.5 grams saturated fat
560 milligrams sodium

View Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice


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