Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice: A Tropical Twist for Your Mid-Week Meal

Add a touch of the tropics to your weeknight dinner with this Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice. The combination of succulent shrimp, sweet pineapple, and savory fried rice creates a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a busy Week 16 evening. Don't forget to also include metric measurements for our non-US readers!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cups (450g) cooked and chilled jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 1/2 cup (75g) diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup (75g) diced onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the diced onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

3. Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until set. Break the eggs into small pieces with a spatula and mix them with the onion and garlic.

4. Add the cooked rice, diced pineapple, peas and carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and stir to evenly coat the ingredients.

6. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

7. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the fried rice with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro.

Serve this Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice as a delightful tropical-inspired dinner on Wednesday of Week 16.