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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe You Must Try Today! Recipe

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe You Must Try Today for Flavor Bliss

Experience a delightful culinary adventure with this Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe you must try today, featuring juicy shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp fresh or frozen, thawed
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup substitute with chili sauce for spice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar can use white vinegar as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar coconut sugar works as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch arrowroot powder can be used
For the Vegetables
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 cup bell peppers any variety
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil any neutral oil
  • to taste salt adjust according to preference
  • to taste pepper adjust according to preference
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh cilantro or green onions or use sesame seeds
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set it aside to thicken.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  4. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Combine Sauce: Pour prepared sauce over shrimp and vegetables, stir, and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add Pineapple: Gently fold in pineapple chunks and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the shrimp and always use fresh ingredients. Customize with additional spices or vegetables if desired.

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