Shrimp Oriental Recipe

Name: Shrimp Oriental
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp; 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 green bell pepper, cubed; 1 red bell pepper, cubed; Garnish: green onion slivers

Servings: persons

2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 green bell pepper, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cubed
Garnish: green onion slivers

1
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set shrimp aside.
2
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir together pineapple juice, sugar, and next 6 ingredients.
3
Cook juice mixture in a large skillet or wok over high heat, stirring constantly, 15 to 30 seconds or until thickened. Add cubed bell pepper, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and shrimp. Cover and cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve over Lemon Rice Pilaf, if desired. Garnish, if desired.
4
Chicken Oriental: Substitute 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cubed, for shrimp. Cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is done.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp, 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Oriental falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Oriental

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