Shrimp-Pineapple Fried Rice
Created by Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle (KUW) on October 26, 2014
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 8-10m
- Recipe #15241
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
- 2 cups pineapple tidbits (canned or fresh)
- 3 to 4 cups cooked long-grain rice (cold)
- 5 green onions (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic paste (or sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat wok (or large skillet) over high heat until a few drops of water evaporate immediately. (If using a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.) Swirl sesame oil in pan to coat.
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Step 2: Add shrimp, and stir-fry 3 minutes or until done. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and keep warm.
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Step 3: Heat olive oil in wok over high heat (medium-high, if using a nonstick skillet).
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Step 4: Add pineapple tidbits and sear over increased heat to caramelize!
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Step 5: Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
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Step 6: Stir in cold cooked rice; Stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
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Step 7: Stir in green onions, and cooked shrimp.
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Step 8: Combine soy sauce and chili-garlic paste in a small bowl; stir into rice mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (274.9 g)
- Calories 233.8
- Total Fat - 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.9 g
- Cholesterol - 95.2 mg
- Sodium - 1059.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.1 g
- Sugars - 0.7 g
- Protein - 14.8 g
- Calcium - 66.8 mg
- Iron - 1.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 18.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg