Tropical Fried Rice with Shrimp and Pineapple

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Green onions

2, sliced

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, minced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Eggs

2, beaten

Frozen peas and carrots

1 cup

Fresh pineapple

1 cup, diced

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Cooked rice

4 cups, chilled

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Push the garlic, ginger, and green onions to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble until fully cooked.
5. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
6. Stir in the chilled cooked rice, followed by the soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly and ensure the rice is heated through.
7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the diced pineapple. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are heated through and well combined.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as desired.
9. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired, and enjoy your tropical getaway in every bite!