Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe You Must Try Today! Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipe featuring juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and pineapple chunks tossed in a tangy homemade sauce. This quick skillet dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped (mix of red and green)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Cook shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add sauce and thicken: Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add pineapple: Stir in pineapple chunks gently to combine. Cook for another minute until heated through.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks depending on availability and preference.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by adding more brown sugar or vinegar if desired.
- For a spicier version, add red chili flakes or fresh chili to the garlic and ginger step.
- Ensure shrimp is peeled and deveined for best texture and flavor.
- Serve with steamed white or jasmine rice to soak up the sauce.
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