Best 9 Hot Sour Shrimp Saute Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the heart of Sichuan cuisine, where bold flavors dance in perfect harmony. Embark on a sensory exploration with our Hot and Sour Shrimp Sauté, a dish that embodies the essence of this renowned Chinese regional cooking style.

In this comprehensive guide, we present two delectable variations of this classic dish: the traditional Sichuan Hot and Sour Shrimp Sauté and a tantalizing Thai-inspired version. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, showcasing the perfect balance between fiery heat, tangy sourness, and aromatic spices.

Our traditional Sichuan Hot and Sour Shrimp Sauté captures the authentic taste of this beloved dish. Succulent shrimp are seared to perfection, then bathed in a vibrant sauce that bursts with the distinctive flavors of Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, and vinegar. The result is a symphony of bold, complex flavors that will leave your palate craving more.

For those seeking a unique twist on this classic, our Thai-inspired Hot and Sour Shrimp Sauté offers an exciting culinary adventure. This variation introduces the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia, incorporating ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and Thai chili peppers. The resulting dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling streets of Bangkok.

Whether you prefer the traditional Sichuan style or crave the exotic flavors of Thailand, our Hot and Sour Shrimp Sauté recipes will guide you through every step of the cooking process. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, we ensure that you'll be able to recreate these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare your taste buds for a fiery journey and embark on this culinary adventure today!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOT 'N' SOUR SHRIMP



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Looking for something quick, colorful and chock-full of healthy ingredients to set before your family and friends? Try spooning this hearty dish from Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania over spaghetti. "Stir-fry meal are always a family favorite," she notes, "and because of the mild kick of this recipe, it's in especially hot demand!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 small cucumber, seeded and sliced
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry red pepper and mushrooms for 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add cucumber; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SKILLET



Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet image

Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet is a quick and healthy one pan meal loaded with fresh citrus flavors.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (16/20 count size)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup chopped shallots (¼ -inch dice)
1 pound asparagus spears (3 cups cut spears)
1 cup baby tomatoes (cut in half)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine shrimp with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and garlic.
  • Trim off the tough bottoms of the asparagus, and then cut into 2-inch spears.
  • Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the shallots, stir and cook until tender and fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp in one layer to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, not moving the shrimp.
  • Flip shrimp over and cook until just cooked through 1 minute. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Once hot add the asparagus spears and saute until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp back to the pan, cook until warmed through, 1 minute.
  • Season shrimp and asparagus skillet with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Asian-inspired sweet and sour shrimp stir-fry.

Provided by Lanzzz

Categories     Shrimp Stir-Fry

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup honey
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound extra-large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 738.4 mg

SWEET 'N' TANGY SHRIMP



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With its delightfully sweet-tangy flavor, this easy entree is destined to become a favorite! "My husband and I adapted the recipe from one in a magazine, and we just love it," writes Kathleen Davis of North Bend, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and ginger in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the ketchup mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 252mg cholesterol, Sodium 954mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 soup servings or 4 main-cour

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound medium shrimp
2 fresh lemongrass stalks
4 fresh or dried kaffir lime leaves, or 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or salt, to taste
3 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon chile paste
1 (15-ounce) can straw mushrooms, or 12 medium fresh mushrooms
3 fresh hot green chiles, for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Wash the raw shrimp, then peel and devein, saving the peelings. Wash the shrimp again, drain and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Cut each lemongrass stick into 3 (2-inch) pieces, starting from the rounded bottom end; discard the straw-like top. Lightly crush the 6 pieces with a heavy pestle, a mallet, or the blade of a knife.
  • Combine the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, the stock, and shrimp peelings in a pan. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer very gently for 20 minutes. Strain this stock and return to the rinsed-out pan.
  • Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and chile paste. Stir and taste again, adding more fish sauce or lime juice if required.
  • Drain the straw mushrooms and add them to the seasoned stock. If using fresh mushrooms cut into quarters, drop into lightly salted boiling water, and boil for 1 minute. Drain and add to the seasoned stock. (The soup may be prepared to this stage several hours ahead if necessary and refrigerated.)
  • Prepare the garnishes shortly before you are ready to serve the soup. Cut the green chilies into very fine rounds, and wash and dry the cilantro leaves.
  • Just before serving, heat the stock with the mushrooms in it. When it begins to bubble, drop in the peeled shrimp. Cook over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or just until the shrimp turn opaque. Serve the soup immediately in individual bowls, garnished with the green chiles and cilantro leaves.

HOT-SAUCE SHRIMP



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So much more than a condiment for your morning eggs, hot sauce can add kick to dips, soups, marinades, sauces and more. Because most include vinegar and salt in addition to chiles, all hot sauce needs to become a silky pan sauce is fat. That's the approach used in this super-quick recipe, which tastes like a cross between Buffalo chicken wings and chile shrimp. After charring some scallions in the skillet, shrimp are cooked until plump and pink, then both are tossed with butter and hot sauce until glossy. Because hot sauces vary greatly in terms of heat, start with one tablespoon, then add more as you wish. If it's too spicy for you, add more butter, or serve it with rice, crusty bread, beer, yogurt or ranch dressing to cut the heat.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined or shell-on
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or grapeseed), plus more as needed
6 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts cut crosswise into 1-inch segments

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Put the butter and hot sauce in a large bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over high. Add the scallions and cook until softened and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallions to the bowl with the butter and hot sauce.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more oil if the pan is dry. Flip and cook until opaque all the way through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the shrimp and any juices to the butter, hot sauce and scallions. Toss vigorously until the butter is melted and the shrimp is glossy. Taste, and add more hot sauce and salt as needed.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP TOAST



Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp Toast image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup peeled ginger julienned
1 sliced onion
4 Thai bird chiles
3 stalks lemon grass, white part only, sliced
1/4 cup 3 Crab fish sauce
6 cups chicken stock
6 kaffir lime leaves
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 cups sauteed sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup enoki mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup chopped scallions, green part only
2 cups shrimp, chopped
1 cup napa cabbage
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 whole egg
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely diced jicama
Salt and white pepper to taste
6 slices of dried bread with the crust removed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Canola oil

Steps:

  • Saute ginger, onion, chiles and lemon grass until soft. Deglaze pan with fish sauce. Add chicken stock and lime leaves. Simmer and reduce the liquid by 20 per cent. Add vinegar, basil and pepper. Check for seasoning. Strain the soup. Add sauteed shiitakes and fresh enoki mushrooms. Ladle soup in soup plates. Garnish with shrimp toast and scallions.
  • In a food processor, puree first 5 ingredients. Check for seasoning. Fold in scallions, cilantro and jicama. Spread the mixture on bread, cut in half on the diagonal and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F and fry until golden brown.

SAUTéED SHRIMP



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Crushed red-pepper flakes, a few cloves of garlic, parsley, and oregano add plenty of flavor to these sautèed shrimp. Serve alone or with our Spaghetti with Radicchio and Ricotta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until soft but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp, parsley, oregano, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 2 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium-high, and add wine. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side.

HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Chinese hot and sour shrimp cooks quickly so need to have all ingredients ready before heating up the wok. Marinating time in not included in prep time (8-24 hours). Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 1983)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chinese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon sherry wine (or rice wine)
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or corn oil)
1 egg white
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/4 lb snow peas, ends cut off and strings removed
1/2 lb carrot, peeled and sliced (1/8-inch rounds)
2 tablespoons chinese fermented black beans (with salt--do not use ones seasoned with 5-spice powder)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cups water
4 tablespoons peanut oil (or corn oil)
1 tablespoon cornstarch, disolved in
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth

Steps:

  • To make marinade: Combine 1 tablespoon sherry (or rice wine), 1 tablespoon oil, egg white and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in processor and mix until smooth and thick (under 1 minute).
  • Transfer to medium bowl or mariniating dish.
  • Add shrimp and toss.
  • Cover and chill overnight or at least 8 hours.
  • Cook snow peas in boiling water 5 seconds.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Add snow peas to carrots and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine black beans, chopped green onion, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes and set aside.
  • Combine sauce ingredients (chicken broth- soy sauce) and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan combine 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon oil and bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp mixture to saucepan, cook 1 minute or until shrimp is partially cooked.
  • Drain.
  • Heat wok over high heat and add 3 tablespoons oil, swirling wok to coat pan with oil.
  • Reduce heat to medium high.
  • Heat until garlic foams when dropped in pan.
  • Add black bean/ginger mixture to wok and stir for 10-15 seconds.
  • Add carrots to wok, cooking for 15 seconds before adding snow peas.
  • Toss gently and cook another 10 seconds.
  • Add sauce to wok.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring well.
  • Cover wok and simmer 20 seconds.
  • Add shrimp to wok, swirling and stirring to combine with other ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and cook for another 10-15 seconds or until mixture is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 1062.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 26.8

Tips:

  • To devein shrimp quickly, use a pair of kitchen shears to cut along the back of the shrimp, then remove the vein.
  • If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
  • If you like your shrimp extra spicy, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of chili paste.
  • Serve hot sour shrimp saute with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.

Conclusion:

Hot sour shrimp saute is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The shrimp is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sourness. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. So next time you have some shrimp on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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