Nutty and flavorful nutritious brown rice is tossed into this pineapple fried rice with shrimp dish for a tropical twist!
Pineapple Fried Rice With Shrimp
Fried rice is a dish you can make with just about any ingredient you want to clear out from your refrigerator.
It’s a quick dish that’s easy to toss together and especially nice when you have leftovers that aren’t quite enough to complete a meal.
A little of this or that can make one satisfying meal when you add it to fried rice!
Fried Rice With Shrimp
You won’t often find brown rice used in a fried rice recipe.
White long grain rice is the traditional grain and what you might be used to eating, and if you have it is delicious in this recipe.
My family likes both brown and white rice. Leftovers happened to be brown rice, which is what you see in this recipe.
The shrimp made this dish nice and hearty, so we plated up a large serving and this one pot meal was dinner!
Is it Best to use Fresh Shrimp or Frozen?
If fresh shrimp is available from your fish market, then definitely use it in this recipe.
Frozen shrimp from the grocery store is often from pre-packaged bags. For convenience go ahead and get the thawed shrimp from the display case.
Otherwise, make sure you have thawed the shrimp in advance to speed up the cooking time.
What Size Of Shrimp Should I Purchase?
In this bacon wrapped shrimp post I explained the difference between count vs. size of shrimp.
If you plan on serving this dish as a side, then I would purchase medium size shrimp. For a main meal pick large shrimp.
Is Canned Pineapple Ok to use in Place of Fresh?
Yes! Although my preference is to use fresh ingredients first. Fresh pineapple isn’t always available, so using canned chunks is fine.
Just be sure to let the pineapple drain well before adding it to the recipe to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
Do I have To Use Sesame Oil?
One of the favorite flavors I like in stir-fried foods is sesame oil! Don’t substitute this ingredient.
The aroma in itself will get your mouth to salivate. I like to use the rich dark oil for the flavor.
The nutty taste pairs nicely with the brown rice, and just a little touch of the oil goes a long way.
Interested is some more options? Learn how to make sticky rice, shrimp in coconut sauce, or try this grilled ginger-sesame chicken salad!
Pineapple Fried Rice With Shrimp
This tropical twist to fried rice recipe with pineapple and shrimp. Enjoy as a side dish or main meal. Hearty and flavorful meal that will bring you back to the tropics!
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover brown rice (or white rice)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 eggs
- 2 green onions. sliced
- 1/2-1 pound shrimp, cooked, thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas defrosted
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Kosher salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
PIN TO YOUR SIDE DISH AND SEAFOOD BOARDS
Mary Frances
Yum! I love your tropical twist and the brown rice makes it healthier too!
Sandra Shaffer
It sure does! I didn’t point that out while it was eaten with gusto 😉
christine
Pineapple Fried Rice is my husband’s favorite! I really like that you used brown rice, we are using it more and more these days too.
Sandra Shaffer
It took my family a little while to get used to the texture and flavor of brown rice. I started adding just 1/4 cup and increased the amount as time has gone on. Now we prefer brown rice!
lizzy
I loveeee recipes like this! I am trying really hard these days to eat healthier but still make tasty dinners and this one looks great!
Christie
I totally agree – sesame oil makes a fried rice. Pineapple is a wonderful addition.
Sandra Shaffer
The sesame oil flavor completes the meal does’t it?!!
The Food Hunter
I’ve never really made anything with sesame oil….I must try it.
Sandra Shaffer
Ohh, ohh, oh! Yes, give sesame oil a try. It’s fantastic in stir-fry dishes!
Healing Tomato
Oh, I could use a wonderful rice recipe. Great presentation and your pics look so good.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you for the compliment, Rini 🙂 You’re so sweet!
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Shrimp and pineapple?! Yes, please!! Great combo of flavors and great tips too!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
This looks perfect for a busy weeknight! I love that you used brown rice too. Looks tasty Sandra!
Sandra Shaffer
One pot meals are great for putting on the table during the week. Especially when everyone is starving and we need to be fed quick 😉
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)
Wow, this looks and sounds delicious! So colorful too!
Sandra Shaffer
We devour dishes like this and I always hope there is just a little leftover so I can eat it for lunch the next day! I’m not always so lucky 🙂
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
Mmmm!!! What a fresh twist on a yummy meal, love this!
Norma Chang
I always joke that fried rice was invented to clean out the refrigerator. I too use brown rice to make fried rice, love the nutty flavor of brown rice.
Platter Talk
Sandra, we love the gorgeous presentation you have created with this mouthwatering shrimp fried rice. Congrats on such beautiful work!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks so much, Dan! I appreciate the feedback 🙂