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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry

This healthier Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry has all the flavor of your favorite restaurant version without all the calories and loads of sugar!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/2 cup canned or fresh pineapple, drained
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice, I used the juice from the can
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, such as sambal oelek
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, or arrowroot powder

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet and add in the carrots and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add in the shrimp and green onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp start turning pink.
  4. Add in the garlic and pineapple and sauté for 30 seconds to a minute being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and stir to coat everything. Cook for another couple minutes or until the sauce thickens. Taste for seasoning. Remove from the heat and serve over rice or cauliflower rice. 

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.