Pineapple Rice with Shrimp is a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner — This pineapple rice with shrimp offers a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors in under 30 minutes. I’ve also included a brown rice alternative to white rice and increased the amount of vegetables by adding chopped bell peppers to make it even healthier.
Preparing Pineapple Rice with Shrimp is incredibly easy. Simply sauté the vegetables and shrimp in a pan, then add the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, and soy sauce.
This simple recipe for pineapple rice and shrimp stir-fry is sure to be a hit with the whole family for any occasion.
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Ingredients
Yields: 4 Servings
- Cooked white rice – 3 cups (Chilled)
- Medium shrimp – 1 pound (Peeled and Deveined)
- Fresh pineapple chunks – 1.5 cups
- Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 3 cloves (Minced)
- Diced carrots – 1/2 cup
- Frozen peas – 1/2 cup
- Green onions – 1/4 cup (sliced)
- Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
Suggestions alternatives:
- Healthy – Using brown rice instead of white rice for extra fiber, and bump up the veggies by adding chopped bell peppers.
Pineapple Rice with Shrimp
Prepare delicious pineapple rice with shrimp in less than 30 minutes! It's a great family-friendly meal that uses rice, tender shrimp and delicious pineapple chunks for a perfect quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (Chilled)
- 1 pound medium shrimp (Peeled and Deveined)
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set them aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, pour in the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and carrots, cooking for about 2 minutes until the carrots start to soften up.
- Stir in the chilled rice — Tip: Day-cold rice is best as it prevents the pineapple and shrimp rice from becoming mushy. Break up any clumps with your spoon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, peas, and pineapple pieces, and stir everything together until the rice is coated.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir everything for 2 minutes or less until the entire meal is heated through.
- Garnish the dish with chopped green onions before serving and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 Amounts Per ServingCalories 500Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 240mgSodium 1692mgCarbohydrates 79gFiber 4gSugar 17gProtein 34gJust a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.