Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
30 minutes to prepare serves 6
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 16 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large red bell peppers, chopped
- 16 ounces canned chopped pineapple, juices drained
- 1 package frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon for shrimp, 1 tablespoon for veggies
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 optional tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 optional tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
PREPARATION
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté garlic with shrimp until shrimp is pink throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer from pan to a bowl.
- Add peppers, onions, pineapple and peas to pan, and stir fry until peas are cooked and peppers have softened. Place in bowl with shrimp and wipe pan clean.
- Add remaining olive oil and sesame oil to pan and sprinkle with ginger. Add cooked rice and stir fry for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Return shrimp and vegetables to pan and drizzle with soy sauce. Add pepper and stir fry 2 minutes or until all ingredients are heated through. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds and green onions to serve.
Recipe adapted from Savory Nothings