Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Transform leftover rice into a vibrant and flavorful Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice! This quick and easy recipe bursts with the sweet and savory flavors of pineapple, shrimp, and aromatic spices. A perfect weeknight meal using pantry staples.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 498.1 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

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How to Make Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until they turn pink on the outside but are still slightly translucent inside. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add 1 medium thinly sliced bell pepper, 1/2 medium thinly sliced onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1-2 finely minced Thai chilies to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs and stir-fry for 30 seconds, scrambling the eggs into the vegetables.
  5. Add 2 cups of cooked rice to the skillet. Use the back of a spoon to gently separate the grains and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with 1 cup of chopped fresh pineapple. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and heated.
  8. Stir in 1/4 cup of roasted cashews and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

19g

Carbs

16g