Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Rice
I usually make fried rice with whatever I have in the fridge, but sometimes, I make sure to have shrimp and pineapple on hand so that I can make this Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Rice for something a little more special. It's got a little spice to it, but the sweetness from the pineapple is a pleasant counter to it.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice cooled
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 12-15 medium-large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 shallots chopped
- 1 medium carrot cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ½ pineapple cored and cubed
- 1 Tablespoon curry powder
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or soy sauce alternative such as tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce divided
- pinch red pepper flakes or more if you can handle it!
- ½ cup cashews toasted
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- If you have a wok, you should use it. If not, a large skillet will do.
- Put the cashews in the wok or skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes until they start taking on some color.
- Make sure the shrimp are dry, then toss them with about a tablespoon of fish sauce. Leave them sitting while you prepare the vegetables.
- Heat a tablespoon or so of oil in the wok or skillet and add one clove of garlic. Saute for 15-30 seconds making sure not to brown it, then add the shrimp. Cook just until pink, then remove them from the wok and set aside.
- Add a little more oil to the wok and saute the rest of the garlic and the shallots for 45 seconds to a minute. Add the carrots and cook till softened, about a minute. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another minute.
- Add the cooked rice along with the pineapple. Stir to mix everything together and to break up any chunks of rice. Add the curry powder, soy sauce (or substitute), red pepper flakes, and the rest of the fish sauce.
- Add the cooked shrimp back in. Cook for an additional minute or so to warm the shrimp.
- Sprinkle the cashews and cilantro across the top and serve immediately.
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