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.

Karim Oumary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some on hand and this is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Prashanna Tamang
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this dish. It's a perfect balance.


brison williamson
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit.


Tea Bird
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Renuka Sunuwar
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Ali Bhutta
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Junaid Mughal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp are so tender and the sauce is amazing.


Gulfam Jutt
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was still really good. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Tracey Powell
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some on hand and this is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal.


Waqas Nooruddin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Shanny Hazel
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Azam Like
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sour.


Louiser Mahlangu
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.