Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. I love the smell of garlic cooking in the pan – it's like a warm welcome to a delicious meal!

Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. You'll hear the vegetables sizzling and smell the sweet aroma of cooking vegetables.

Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them with a spatula until they're cooked through. The eggs will start to set and look like fluffy clouds.

Add the cooked brown rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry the rice with the vegetables and eggs for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined. You'll hear the rice crackling and smell the nutty aroma of toasted rice.

Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they're pink and cooked through. I love the sound of the shrimp sizzling in the pan – it's like music to my ears!

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for another minute until the sauce is evenly distributed. You'll smell the savory aroma of the sauce and see the glaze forming on the shrimp.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer the High-Protein Shrimp Fried Rice to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with chopped scallions (if using) and serve immediately.