Pineapple Shrimp Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pineapple Shrimp Recipe
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This easy 40-minute Pineapple Shrimp recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, made with fresh shrimp, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful veggies in a tangy sauce. I love how versatile it is, you can toss in extra fruit, veggies, or even some meat to make it your own and share a flavorful meal with your family.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp deveined and cleaned, you can leave the tails on
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, cored, deveined, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed - honey or maple syrup
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients and set it aside.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat and heat the oil.
- Season the cleaned shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the hot oil in the pan. Make sure it's not overcrowded, if needed cook it in batches.
- Cook the shrimp for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Next, add the red bell pepper and pineapple to the pan and cook stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until tender. After that, add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Give the sauce a good stir and add the mixture to the pan and bring it to a simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth, and add the mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce has just thickened.
- Stir in the shrimp and make sure it's evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve with riece. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- After making this pineapple shrimp recipe a bunch of times, I’ve figured out that the shrimp need to come out of the pan as soon as they’re cooked. The first time I made it, I left them in while finishing the sauce and they turned out way too rubbery. Now, I cook them just until they turn pink, take them out, and only add them back at the very end. It keeps them tender and juicy, and the whole dish tastes so much better that way.
- I like to buy shrimp that’s already peeled and deveined when I want to save time. It makes the recipe come together so much faster.
- After rinsing the shrimp, I always pat them dry with a paper towel. It helps them cook up nicely without getting soggy.
- Since shrimp cook really fast, I make sure everything is chopped and ready to go before I even turn on the stove. That way, I’m not scrambling while they’re in the pan.
- I never reheat shrimp in the microwave because they get rubbery. A quick toss in a hot skillet works much better.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1600mg
(67%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1169IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1600mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1169IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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