Pineapple fried rice with shrimp
Pineapple fried rice with shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines jasmine rice stir-fried with chunks of sweet pineapple, plump shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings. The dish is typically cooked with soy sauce, fish sauce, curry powder, and other seasonings to create a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. It's a popular Thai dish that offers a unique combination of ingredients and tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- green onions chopped and cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
- Add the chilled rice to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until heated through.
- Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Add the pineapple chunks, cooked shrimp, and frozen peas to the pan. Stir well to heat everything through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Serve the pineapple fried rice with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mg (27%)Sodium: 1497mg (65%)Potassium: 362mg (10%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 1235IU (25%)Vitamin C: 54mg (65%)Calcium: 59mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
