Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp With Onion And Red Pepper

Name: Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp With Onion And Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 6 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 4 thin slices fresh ginger; 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 (6-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce; 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups hot cooked jasmine rice

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1 tablespoon dry sherry
6 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
4 thin slices fresh ginger
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (6-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups hot cooked jasmine rice

1
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
2
Whisk together sherry and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a medium bowl; add shrimp, coating well. Chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok at medium-high 2 minutes. Add ginger and next 3 ingredients; cook 1 minute or until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; discard ginger.
4
Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.
5
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in skillet; add shrimp, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Return vegetables to skillet; stir in pineapple juice and next 3 ingredients.
6
Stir together 2 tablespoons water and remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch; add to shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice. Prep: 40 min., Chill: 30 min., Cook: 6 min.
7
*Most of the cholesterol comes from shrimp. But they're also low in saturated fat, which makes them a nutritious, heart-healthy choice.

723

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 6 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp With Onion And Red Pepper 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.

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