Shrimp Pesto Fried Rice

This is a Euro-Asian inspired fried rice.   Besides the Chicken Congee soup, I found myself making fried rice whenever I am feeling under the weather.  I wasn’t going to blog about it, but I found myself taking pictures just in case.  And I am glad I did because this dish is easy and too tasty not to share.  I almost ate the entire servings.  I couldn’t stop eating it.  😀

Prepare the ingredients.

*Note:  I decided not to add the egg, but you can add it if you prefer.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 servings of steamed white rice or brown rice
• 5 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in bite pieces or 1 1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast
• 1/2 cup pesto (3/4 cup if you are using chicken)
• 1/2 medium red bell peppers, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 sprigs of green onions, cut about 1/4 inch
• 1/4 of 1 medium onion, diced
• Italian parsley leaves for garnish, chopped
• 1 egg, scrambled (optional)
• salt and black pepper to taste
• lime

Preparation Methods:

Heat skillet over medium heat and coat with oil when hot.  Add garlic, white and green onions, and bell peppers.  Saute for 1 minute.

Push them to the side of the skillet and add the shrimp.  Sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper.  Stir-fry until opaque.

Add the steamed white or brown rice and pesto.

Mix until well incorporated.

Transfer into a serving platter and squeeze lime over rice and sprinkle with chopped Italian parsley.  Serve warm.

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