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healthy shrimp fried rice
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5 from 1 vote

Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple

If you like Chinese food, you'll love this healthy version of shrimp-fried rice. Add pineapple for a truly awesome food experience.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: baked, brown rice, gluten-free, healthy, lowfat
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp safflower or rice bran oil
  • 2 tbsp black bean garlic sauce (homemade is best)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped (or frozen garlic cubes)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooled)
  • 3 cups shitake mushrooms, sliced (stems discarded)
  • 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced (or shredded)
  • 12 oz wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen organic green peas
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple, cut in chunks

Instructions

  • Place a large, rimmed baking sheet pan in the oven. Preheat to 450 degrees.
  • While the oven is preheating, mix the oil, black bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and coconut aminos in a medium bowl.
  • Add the rice gradually and slowly mix it in.
  • Add the mushrooms, celery, green onions, and carrots. Toss everything together.
  • When the oven is preheated and ready, spread the rice mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the rice begins to brown around the edges of the pan.
  • Open the oven, pull out the rack, and add the shrimp, peas, and pineapple to the rice mixture. Once again, spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for another 8-10 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked.

Notes

Total Calories: 384, protein 19 g, fat 13 g, carbohydrates 47 g