Description
Make this Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice for a fast, flavorful dinner. It brings tropical brightness to your busy weeknights. You will love how quickly this family favorite comes together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, cold white rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Push the onion to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set. Break the eggs into small pieces.
- Add the cold rice, peas, and carrots to the skillet. Stir constantly, breaking up any clumps of rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using cold, day-old rice works best for fried rice.
- Adjust the soy sauce to your taste preference.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of white pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg