Enjoy a taste of paradise with this vibrant Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple. It’s a sweet and savory delight that brings a tropical twist to your table.
Author:Alex Rwanda
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-fry
Cuisine:Asian-Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the frozen peas and carrots.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula.
Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir well to combine and coat the rice evenly.
Add the cooked shrimp and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir gently to incorporate.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, use day-old cooked rice.
Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce to your taste.
You can add other vegetables like corn or broccoli.