Shrimp Stir Fry and Pineapple Fried Rice

My husband and I were craving fried rice and I had just picked up some fresh cooked shrimp from whole foods that looked delicious so stir fry and fried rice for dinner, it is!

Do not feel stuck to this recipe as written. You can absolutely mix and match different proteins, vegetables and even sauce options! Use what you have on hand, don't get too caught up in the measurements or details. Chop and pour with your heart, you can never do too much! :)

Shrimp Stir Fry and Pineapple Fried Rice

6-8 servings | Cook time: 20 minutes

Notes: both of these recipes can be completely tailored to your liking or what your kitchen has. You could also omit the stir fry entirely and add your protein directly to the fried rice!

Ingredients:

Stir Fry

• 1 1/2-2 lbs protein, shrimp, chicken, ground turkey, pork, etc

• Broccoli florets

• Onions, diced

• Carrots, chopped into sticks

• Snap peas

• Bell Peppers, sliced into strips

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1/4 cups low sodium soy sauce (or 2 tbsp light soy sauce and 2 tbsp dark soy sauce)

• 2 tbsp liquid aminos (or more soy sauce)

• 2 tbsp natural rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp peanut butter

• Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil

Pineapple Fried Rice

• leftover rice (1 1/2 cups dried or about 5 cups cooked)

• 3 tbsp butter, divided

• 1/3 cup each peas, carrots, corn (could use 1 cup of a frozen mixed bag)

• 1/3 cup onions, diced

• 1/2 cup edamame

• 2/3 cup pineapple, diced

• 1 bunch scallions, diced

• 2 eggs, whisked together

• 2-3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

Stir Fry

1. If using a protein that needs to be cooked, add some olive oil to a large dutch oven over medium heat, if applicable, dice the protein into bite sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Add to pot to cook until cooked through. I used pre cooked fresh shrimp and added it when I would typically add back in the protein cooked here.

2. Remove protein and add veggies to sauté (not garlic and ginger yet). Mix and match veggies you have on hand, feel free to swap, omit or add here. Once veggies start to soften add in garlic and ginger to soften.

3. Sprinkle everything with flour and cook another minute or 2 before adding in soy sauce, aminos, vinegar and peanut butter.

4. Finish by returning the protein to the pot and covering everything with the sauce. Add in sesame oil if using. Once heated through you are ready to serve!

Fried Rice

1. Leftover rice works best, starting from cold but if you are cooking it right before, spread it on out on a baking sheet and pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes first.

2. Scramble 2 eggs and 1 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Ensure cooked eggs are broken into small pieces. Remove and set aside.

3. Add another 1 tbsp butter to the pot over medium heat. Add veggies, fruit, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Sauté 3-4 minutes or until veggies start to soften. Add in garlic and stir to combine.

4. Add remaining butter along with rice and toss to combine. Cook another 3-4 minutes letting rice crisp a bit. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir to combine everything.

5. Turn off heat and stir in scrambled eggs and optional sesame oil, if using.

6. Serve warm alongside the stir fry topped with extra scallions, sesame seeds, etc.

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