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Pineapple Shrimp Recipe

This stir-fried pineapple shrimp recipe tastes just as delicious as takeout. Plus, it is simple, healthier, and takes mere minutes to cook.
  • cook TIME 10 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (15)

  • 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp approx. 25 oz raw shrimp
  • 10 oz pineapple cubed
  • 2 fl oz pineapple juice
  • 4 oz red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 1/2 tsp Sriracha, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 fl oz pineapple juice until well combined. Set aside.

2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1 tsp ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.

3

Add 12 oz shrimp and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

4

Add 4 oz red bell pepper and stir frequently for about 30 seconds before pouring the sauce over it. Stir to combine for an extra 30 seconds.

5

Stir in 10 oz pineapple and continue to cook for another minute. Then turn off the heat.

6

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions. Serve over 3 1/2 cups of cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 496kcal | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 285mg | Sodium 552mg | Potassium 675mg | Carbohydrate 64g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 12g | Protein 41g | Vitamin A 960IU | Vitamin C 71mg | Calcium 138mg | Iron 4mg