Thai Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

By barbell

This stir-fry of pineapple, shrimp, and rice is a great way to bring the tropical flavors of Thailand to your lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
• 1 pound(s) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1 red or green chile, diced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoon(s) fish sauce
• 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice
• 1.5 cup(s) diced fresh pineapple
• .5 cup(s) dry-roasted cashews
• .5 cup(s) torn cilantro leaves

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and stir-fry 1 minute or until they turn pink on the outside but are only halfway cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add to skillet bell pepper, onion, garlic, and chile; stir-fry 3 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add eggs and stir-fry 30 seconds.

Stir in 2 cups cooked rice, separating grains with back of spoon, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Return shrimp to skillet with fresh pineapple and stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.

Stir in cashews and cilantro.