Description
This Hawaiian-inspired Shrimp Fried Rice is packed with shrimp, pineapple, and vibrant veggies. It’s easy, quick, and bursting with authentic flavor—better than takeout!
Ingredients
3 to 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (olive oil may be substituted)
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 lb medium-large fresh shrimp (approximately 15–20 count shrimp), cleaned
1 medium red bell pepper, diced small
1 cup peas and diced carrots blend, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
½ cup corn, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups cooked rice (white rice preferred; long-grain or brown can also be used. Ready-to-serve rice pouches can save time)
1 to 1 ½ cups fresh diced pineapple (or 1 can of drained pineapple tidbits)
2 to 3 green onions, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Red chili flakes, optional for a bit of heat
Instructions
1. Heat the canola and sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Don’t overcook. Once cooked, remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon, keeping the oils and juices in the skillet. Set shrimp aside.
2. Add the diced red bell pepper, peas, carrots, and corn to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring intermittently.
3. Add the garlic and ginger to the vegetables and cook for another minute.
4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, and pour the beaten eggs on the other side. Cook the eggs, stirring as necessary to scramble.
5. Lower the heat, add the cooked rice, and stir to combine. Let it warm through for 1-2 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more oil to taste.
6. Add the shrimp back into the skillet along with the diced pineapple, green onions, soy sauce, pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Stir everything together until well mixed and heated through.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce if needed (about 1/3 cup is typical for this recipe).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
