How to Make Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often cheaper.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a different sweetness, while canned pineapple is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Add beaten eggs to the skillet; scramble until just set, about 1-2 minutes.

Add rice, breaking up clumps; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Stir in peas, carrots, and pineapple; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add soy sauce and fish sauce; mix well to combine.

Return shrimp to the skillet; stir in green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

Garnish with fresh coriander.

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