Description
A delicious and vibrant Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Rice recipe that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory shrimp and crunchy cashews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, toasted
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the diced pineapple and soy sauce, mixing well to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the sambal oelek. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and stir in the toasted cashews and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the shrimp with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of soy sauce.
- Add extra vegetables like peas, carrots, or snap peas for added nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg