Pineapple Fried Rice With Shrimp
Pineapple Fried Rice With Shrimp combines cooked rice with sautéed shrimp, diced pineapple, and vegetables in a lightly seasoned stir-fry. The dish balances savory soy and sesame oils with the sweetness of pineapple and the freshness of green onions and peas, creating a dish with varied textures and bright flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice or white rice, leftover
- 1 tablespoon canola oil divided
- 1/2 onion diced, medium
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 egg
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2-1 pound Shrimp cooked, thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple diced
- 1/2 cup peas frozen, defrosted
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- kosher salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet (or wok if you have one) over medium heat for about 1 minute. Swirl in the 1/2 tablespoon of oil and heat. Break the eggs into the skillet and stir to scramble until the eggs are almost cooked through but still a little wet. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Turn heat to high and add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Reduce heat to medium and add onion and stir until fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, green onion, peas, shrimp sauces, sesame oil, cooked egg, pineapple, and salt & white pepper to taste. Stir everything swiftly around the skillet until the ingredients are well coated and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.