Sweet and Sour Shrimp
User Reviews
4.6
87 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
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Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a quick Chinese meal made all in on pot! Succulent seafood is stir-fried with bell peppers, zucchini, pineapple and then tossed in a tangy honey sauce.
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Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Shrimp Stir-Fry
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper, ¾-inch pieces
- 1 cup sliced zucchini, ¼-inch slices
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Whisk together ½ cup honey, ⅓ cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and 3 tablespoons pineapple juice in a medium bowl. Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a separate small bowl.
Shrimp Stir-Fry
- Dry the 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Combine shrimp with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add HALF of the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and the ½ teaspoon sesame oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and do not move for 1 minute. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds until the shrimp is opaque and pink. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan and heat. Once the oil is hot, add the 1 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1 cup sliced zucchini,. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in the 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add in the 1 cup pineapple chunks and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the vegetables and pineapple, stir, and cook until simmering, 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce is thickened, 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan, stir to combine, and cook until shrimp are warmed through, 2 minutes.
- Serve sweet and sour shrimp garnished with 1 tablespoon sliced green onion and ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1287mg
(54%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
1661IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1287mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 1661IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
87 reviews
Excellent
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