Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Notes:

Use a can of pineapple chunks packed in 100% juice. It gives both the pineapple and the juice needed for this recipe.

 

Do I have to use Shrimp?

 

You can use either chicken breast or pork tenderloin which turns it into Spicy Sweet and Sour Chicken or Spicy Sweet and Sour Pork.

 

The general directions are going to stay the same, the only difference being the time it takes to cook your protein.

 

For vegetarians you could even use Tofu or Mushroom

 

Does the shrimp need to be coated?

 

You don't have to, but the coating gives a crunch. The nice part of this is the coating is so thin and light it just adds crunch.

Prep Time : 15 minutes 

Cook Time : 10 minutes 

Total Time : 25 minutes 

Servings :  4 servings 

Ingredients : For the Sauce

3 Tbsp ketchup

3 Tbsp pineapple juice see note

1.5 Tbsp soy sauce

1.5 Tbsp sugar

Quarter Tsp crushed red pepper

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Salt and crushed red pepper as per taste

For the Shrimp

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium white onion thinly sliced

2 bell peppers thinly sliced

Half kg. large shrimp peeled and deveined

Half cup sliced green onions

2 tsp minced garlic

1 Tbsp minced ginger

1 cup chopped pineapple

Salt and crushed red pepper as per taste

Method : For the Sauce:

Using a small bowl, combine ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt, sugar and crushed red pepper; stir until well combined.

In a separate dish, whisk together the vinegar and cornstarch.

Add the cornstarch mixture to the ketchup mixture; stir until well combined. Set sauce aside.

Method For the Shrimp:

Using a wok or large skillet, add vegetable oil and place over medium-high heat.

Once hot, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes.

Add shrimp and green onions; continuing sautéing, stirring often, for 4 more minutes, or until shrimp turn pink.

Add garlic, ginger and pineapple; continue sautéing, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add Salt and crushed red pepper.

Add sauce, stir and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with additional chopped green onions.

Serve hot over cooked white rice.