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Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Whisk together ketchup, 3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl. In another tiny bowl, stir cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth, then mix into the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry, season with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp about 2 minutes per side until just opaque with golden spots. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often, until softened at the edges but still crisp.
  4. Return shrimp and pineapple chunks to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss for 1 minute until thickened and glossy. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

If the sauce tightens up as it sits, add a tiny splash of water when reheating. The shrimp are best enjoyed right away, but leftovers keep well for a quick lunch the next day.