How to Make Sweet and Sour Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love the tangy flavors of sweet and sour dishes, this recipe for Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a must-try. The dish features succulent shrimp coated in a sticky, sweet and tangy sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This Chinese-inspired recipe is simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound extra-large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 738mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Potassium: 627mg