Description
Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of pineapple with the tanginess of vinegar, creating an irresistible flavor profile. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish can be served over fluffy jasmine rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce for a refreshing twist. With minimal preparation time and a stunning presentation, Sweet and Sour Shrimp is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry bell peppers and onion for about 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple chunks along with the prepared sauce; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg