Description
Pineapple Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice Boats are a fun and tropical twist on traditional fried rice, served in a hollowed-out pineapple boat. Packed with shrimp, rice, and teriyaki flavor, these boats are perfect for a vibrant meal or party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1 lb shrimp (21/25 count)
- 2 cups day-old rice
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Gracefully hack the pineapple in half vertically and scoop out the insides, leaving ½” walls. Save the scraps.
- Rub the hollowed pineapple halves with lime to prevent browning.
- Thaw the shrimp in cold water while preparing the recipe.
- Fry the shrimp in sesame oil until they turn pink and cooked through.
- Add the day-old rice to the pan and stir in the teriyaki sauce.
- Mix in the pineapple scraps and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Fill the pineapple halves with the fried rice mixture.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for plating.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with cubed tofu.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of teriyaki sauce.
- Try different proteins or fruits for variations like mango or chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg