How To Make Jerk Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning is more accessible and less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often cheaper and available year-round.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are a gluten-free alternative.

Cook your parboiled rice as you normally would and set it aside when done.

Wash your shrimp and add the seasonings (old bay, dry jamaican jerk, jerk seasoning, garlic powder) to it. Set aside.

Heat your oil on medium heat for 2 minutes and add onions and peppers.

Add the seasonings (garlic powder, dry jamaican jerk, old bay) and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add pineapple chunks and frozen mixed vegetables and continue to sauté.

Add raw shrimp and when shrimp begins turning pink, start adding rice.

Continue to sauté for approximately 5 minutes, slowly adding your browning until the rice has a medium brown color.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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