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: 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips; 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1 celery stalk, cut into matchsticks; 3 shallots, peeled and sliced; 1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 scallions, white and green parts, cut into thin strips; Wok

Servings: persons

3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 celery stalk, cut into matchsticks
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 scallions, white and green parts, cut into thin strips
Wok

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Stir the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sugar, and ketchup in a small pan over a low heat until the sugar is melted.
2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat.
3
Add the green pepper, carrot, celery, shallots, ginger, chile, and garlic.
4
Stir-fry until the green pepper softens, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until they turn pink.
6
Pour in the vinegar mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute until the shrimp and vegetables are coated and everything is heated through.
7
Transfer to a platter and garnish with the scallions.
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Serve hot.
9
Good with hot cooked rice.
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Variation:
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Sweet and Sour Fish: Substitute cubes of firm white fish, such as monkfish, for the shrimp.
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Strips of sole or sea bass would also work well, but take care not to overcook them, or they will disintegrate.

288

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp ketchup, 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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