Description
A Hawaiian-inspired shrimp fried rice recipe that’s EASY, ready in minutes, and has so much authentic flavor!! A family favorite that’s better-than-takeout!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 pound medium-large fresh shrimp, cleaned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced small
- 1 cup peas and diced carrots blend
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh diced pineapple
- 2 to 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Add the oils and shrimp to a large non-stick skillet or wok and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Step: Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a plate; set aside.
- Step: Add the red bell pepper, peas, carrots, and corn, and cook for about 2 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step: Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
- Step: Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, add the eggs to the other side, and cook to scramble.
- Step: Turn the heat to low, add the cooked rice, stir to combine, and allow it to warm through for a minute or two.
- Step: Add the shrimp back in, the pineapple, green onions, soy sauce, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
- Step: Taste and check for seasoning balance; add additional soy sauce if desired.
Notes
Use reduced-sodium soy sauce to avoid over-salting. This recipe can be adapted using chicken or pressed extra-firm tofu as a substitute for shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: 30-Minute Meals
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 427 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: pineapple fried rice, shrimp fried rice, Hawaiian style, 30-minute meal, easy dinner