Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, fresh or frozen; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 15-oz can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup frozen or canned green peas

Servings: persons

1 pound large shrimp, fresh or frozen
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
15-oz can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup frozen or canned green peas

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Marinating time: 1 hour
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Cooking time: 6 minutes
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Peel and devein (or thaw) shrimp; remove tails if you like. In a bowl, combine egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and salt. Pour over shrimp, stir, and refrigerate 1 hour.
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Drain the pineapple; reserve 2 tablespoons of juice, and place chunks in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine reserved juice, water, sugar, remaining tablespoon of cornstarch, ketchup, and cider vinegar. Stir well.
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Remove shrimp from egg-white mixture; drain well. Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry 2 minutes, or until pink. Add ketchup mixture and peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in pineapple. Serve hot over rice.
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How kids can help: Measure and stir sauce ingredients; measure peas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large shrimp, fresh or frozen, 1 egg white, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp 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.

Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp

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