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Sweet and Sour Shrimp: A Quick and Tasty Recipe!

A quick and tasty recipe for Sweet and Sour Shrimp that combines shrimp with a tangy sauce and colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the sweet and sour shrimp over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
  • Substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.

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