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: 6 tablespoons chicken stock; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 lb shrimp; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 cup chunks green bell pepper (1-inch); 1 cup pineapple chunk; 12 maraschino cherries; 6 tablespoons sliced green onions; hot white fluffy cooked rice, accompaniment

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons chicken stock
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lb shrimp
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup chunks green bell pepper (1-inch)
1 cup pineapple chunk
12 maraschino cherries
6 tablespoons sliced green onions
hot white fluffy cooked rice, accompaniment

1
Sauce:.
2
In a bowl combine 1/4 cup stock, ketchup, sugar, juice, vinegar, soy, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes.
3
Set aside.
4
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of stock and stir to dissolve.
5
Set aside.
6
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with ginger, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes.
7
Set aside for 10-20 minutes.
8
Heat a large wokk or skillet over high heat.
9
Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides and bottom of the pan.
10
Add the shrimp, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes.
11
Remove from pan.
12
Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until crisp tender, about 2 minutes.
13
Add the sauce and cook, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
14
Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil.
15
Return the shrimp to pan and add pineapple, cherries, and green onions.
16
Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute more.
17
Remove from heat and serve over rice.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons chicken stock, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice, 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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