Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice
Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your table. This easy recipe combines succulent shrimp, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables with fluffy jasmine rice for a delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Bursting with flavor and quick to prepare, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping everything into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and sauté the shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Push the shrimp aside, add bell peppers and garlic, stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in pineapple chunks and cooked rice, stirring until well combined.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, tossing until the rice is evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg