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Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice has a delicious flavor combination of savory, sweet and spicy. Serve it in hollowed out pineapples for a beautiful presentation!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese , Malaysian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice (from 1 1/2 cups uncooked)
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 1/4 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp (chopped into chunks)
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple (diced (from 2 fresh))
  • 5 large scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 fresh chili pepper or jalepeno (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cook brown rice according to package directions and set aside to cool.
  2. If making pineapple bowls, cut each pineapple in half and hollow out both halves to make 4 bowls.
  3. Cut a piece off the bottom of the pineapple halves to create a flat base.
  4. Cut the pineapple into small pieces and set aside.
  5. Heat a nonstick wok on high heat; when hot add oil.
  6. Add shrimp and cook a few minutes until just opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
  7. Add the scallions, chili and garlic to the wok. Saute about 1 minute, then add the rice, shrimp and pineapple and stir a few times.
  8. Add soy sauce and fish sauce, stir to mix all the ingredients and cook another 30 seconds.
  9. Divide and transfer into the hollowed out pineapples and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pineapple half Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 34.5g (69%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 461mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pineapple half
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 34.5g 69%
Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 461mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.