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Fried Rice With Shrimp, Pineapple and Veggies

(From Our March 2017 Newsletter - Grandma C.)

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice, cooked



• ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined



• 1 cup fresh pineapple, chunked (about 1/2 " pieces)



• 2 carrots, grated



• 1 cup frozen peas



• 1 cup sliced scallions



• 1 cup celery, sliced thin



• ¼ cup orange juice



• 2 tbsp soy sauce



• 1 tbsp sesame oil



• Salt and Pepper

Cook shrimp over medium heat in a fry pan with 1 tbsp olive oil until pink.  Remove and set aside.

Add another tbsp of oil to the fry pan, reheat over med heat and add carrots and celery.  Fry for several minutes, just until vegetables begin to soften.

In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil and orange juice.

Add the cooked rice, cooked shrimp, pineapple, peas, scallions and the sauce blend.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Toss until coated.

Remove from heat and top with a garnish of your choice, such as peanuts or cashews, and fresh parsley or cilantro.