Pineapple Shrimp Rice

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

6.5 oz (185 g) uncooked jasmine rice
1 tsp coconut oil
1 ½ lbs (680 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled
salt & pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped
For the sauce:
  14 oz (400 g) can pineapple, reserve liquid
  juice from 1 orange
  2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  1 tbsp fresh ginger
  2 tbsp tamari sauce
  1 ½ tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, mixed

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

382

Fats

3 g

Protein

39 g

Carbs

51 g

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Transfer all liquid from the canned pineapple into a mixing bowl and place the pineapple aside. Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce to the pineapple juice and mix well.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for two to three minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for another two minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, pour in the sauce, and stir immediately.
  • Stir in the cooked rice. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds to serve.