Best 20 Sweet And Sour Shrimp Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Sweet and Sour Shrimp, a culinary journey that harmonizes the tangy allure of vinegar with the captivating sweetness of sugar. This classic dish, steeped in Chinese culinary heritage, promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore our curated collection of Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved dish. From the traditional Cantonese version, bursting with vibrant colors and a medley of crunchy vegetables, to the fiery Szechuan variation, ignited with the heat of chili peppers, our recipes cater to every palate.

Delight in the crispy texture of shrimp, meticulously coated in a golden batter and fried to perfection, then enveloped in a glossy, tantalizing sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour. Experience the symphony of flavors as the tangy vinegar cuts through the sweetness, creating a harmonious dance on your tongue.

Whether you prefer the classic Cantonese recipe, with its vibrant medley of bell peppers, onions, and pineapple, or the bold Szechuan version, alive with the fiery heat of chili peppers, our Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipes offer a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Chinese cuisine. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavor journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP



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Thanks to storebought helpers like pre-peeled shrimp, prepped pineapple, and apricot jam, this tangy stir-fry takes just twenty minutes to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into thin slices (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 cup peeled, chopped fresh pineapple
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
2/3 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, plus more for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bell pepper to skillet; cook, stirring, until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pineapple, and scallions; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir jam and vinegar into skillet; bring to a boil and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan and toss until coated and heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste; serve over rice, sprinkled with more vinegar and pepper.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Tired of you usual shrimp recipes? Canned cherry pie filling adds convenience to this delightful dish that takes only minutes to prepare.-Cherry Marketing Institute.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 can (8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 pound shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine pie filling, vinegar, brown sugar and ginger; mix well. Cook over medium heat until filling is hot and bubbly. Add green pepper, water chestnuts and shrimp. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are heated through. Do not over cook. Serve over rice.

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SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Pineapple recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 25 Shrimp, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium
1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, crushed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined (21 to 25 count)
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeds and ribs removed, and cut into 1 inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • To make the sauce base, sprinkle the cornstarch over 1/3 cup water in a small bowl and whisk to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes and mix well. Set aside.
  • Heat a 12 inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablesppon of the oil and swirl the skillet to slick the bottom with oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until the shrimp turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon ili to the skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add the red pepper and stir until it begins to soften, about ` minute, Add the scallions and stir until they begin to wilt, about 1 minute. Add the pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and garlic and stir-fry until the garlic gives off its aroma, about 1 minute. Pour in the sauce base and brin to a boil to thicken the sauce stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot, spooned over rice.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (9-oz) packages of SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp
1 (14.5-oz) package frozen stir-fry mix, thawed
1 cup prepared sweet and sour sauce
3 cups prepared rice
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Steps:

  • Prepare shrimp according to package directions and keep warm. Place a wok or a large saute pan over high heat. Add oil and stir-fry mix and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add sweet and sour sauce. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Fold in shrimp just until coated and serve mixture spooned over rice Food Safety Statement: -Keep frozen until ready to prepare. -Due to differences in appliances, cooking times may vary and require adjustment. -Microwaving not recommended. -For food safety this product must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F -Caution - Product will be hot!

SWEET AND SOUR GLAZED SHRIMP



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Mix Chinese plum sauce, ketchup and rice wine vinegar to get the perfect balance of flavors for this shrimp.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and tails removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts kept separate)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
Cooked white rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Stir together the plum sauce, ketchup, soy sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the scallion whites, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and scrape up any brown bits that cling to the bottom of the skillet. Add the plum-ketchup sauce and bring to a simmer. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the scallion greens and give the skillet a swirl to bring everything together. Divide among 4 plates and serve with white rice if using.

SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED SHRIMP



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup canola oil
1 lime, zested
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
Pinch salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16/20 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 limes, cut into wedges
Gina's Chili Cocktail Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup peach preserves
4 tablespoons hot Chinese mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Add the shrimp to a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Oil the grill rack with a clean kitchen towel dipped in olive oil.
  • Skewer the shrimp, adding 1 or 2 wedges of lime onto each skewer. Grill for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill to a platter and serve with the Chili Cocktail Sauce.
  • Add all the ingredients to a serving bowl and mix well.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP IN A HURRY



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Quick, easy and convenient, this family-friendly recipe is proof you can whip up a delicious dinner in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2/3 cup sweet-and-sour sauce, divided
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook onion in 2 tablespoons sweet-and-sour sauce over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the peas; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, corn, soy sauce and remaining sweet-and-sour sauce; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SKEWERED SHRIMP



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This recipe is a summertime favorite. We fix it often on our portable grill when we go boating. My husband thinks it's great. It's the sauce that makes it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 2 pounds)
1 to 2 large green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, halved

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting. Place remaining sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread the shrimp, green peppers and mushrooms alternately on six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2 minutes on each side. Turn and brush with reserved sauce. Continue grilling for 4-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting several times.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Soup image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     one pot, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield About 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds medium shrimp, shells on
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
1 2-inch piece ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried chili powder
1 cup tomatoes, chopped and stewed
1 tablespoon roasted sesame-seed oil
2 cups 1/2-inch chunks fresh pineapple
2 teaspoons Vietnamese fish sauce
4 scallions, julienned
2 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • To make the broth, peel the shrimp, saving the shells (about 5 cups). Refrigerate the shrimp. In a heavy pot, heat the oil over high heat. When nearly smoking, add the shells, lemongrass, ginger and chili powder and toss for 3 minutes, or until the shells are toasted. Add 8 cups water and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until reduced by half. Strain the broth through a fine sieve, pressing down on the shells to extract liquid. (You should have 5 cups; if you have less add water to equal 5 cups.) Discard solids.
  • To make the soup, return the broth to the pot. Add the sesame oil, pineapple and fish sauce and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add the scallions, lime juice, sugar, and 1 pound of the reserved shrimp. (Save the rest for another use.) Heat until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET AND SOUR SOY SAUCE



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Make and share this Hawaiian Coconut Shrimp With Sweet and Sour Soy Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NRG Tribe

Categories     Polynesian

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 large shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup unbleached white flour
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 egg whites
3 cups desiccated coconut
6 tablespoons lard or 6 tablespoons goose fat
1 cup sweet and sour sauce (recipe follows)
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coconut or 2 tablespoons maple sugar
2 tablespoons fresh limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup warm water
7 tablespoons naturally fermented soy sauce
cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sea salt and pepper on a large plate.
  • lightly beat egg whites in a medium bowl.
  • spread coconut on another large plate.
  • dip shrimp in flour then in egg whites.
  • roll each shrimp in coconut until well covered.
  • heat lard in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat and fry shrimp until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Soy Sauce:.
  • Mix all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • makes 1 cup.
  • Serve shrimp with sweet and sour soy sauce.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP (OR CHICKEN)



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Or Chicken) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in 3/4 inch cubes
2 green onions, cut in slivers
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch in bag; shake to coat.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice (about 1/2 cup).
  • Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch into reserved juice until smooth.
  • Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, honey, soy and sesame oil until blended.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet.
  • Add sweet peppers; stir-fry 6 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato mixture into skillet.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with slivered green onion, if you wish.

BATTER FOR SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Make and share this Batter for Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 30 shrimp coated, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Mix together and let set for 10 minutes.
  • Dip shrimp in batter and shake off excess.
  • Deep fry 350 degree F for 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Keep warm in 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

SWEET AND SOUR STIR-FRIED SHRIMP



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Another one from Diabetes Forecast. Serving size 1 cup; Carbohydrate Exchanges 2; Very Lean Meat Exchanges 2; Fat Exchanges 0.5

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons arrowroot
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons flour (just enough to very lightly coat the shrimp)
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium red pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pineapple chunk

Steps:

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Coat the shrimp very lightly with flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large wok, set over medium-high heat. Saute the shrimp in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp from the wok. Add the remaining oil and the peppers and onions and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks and sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp, warm and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 15.7, Protein 24.9

SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED SHRIMP OVER RICE



Sweet and Sour Grilled Shrimp over Rice image

Why do take-out when you can whip up quick-grilled shrimp, pineapple, and peppers brushed with an easy prepared sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 16 (1 1/2-inch) pieces
12 or 16 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 lb.), tails removed
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in light syrup, drained
1 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water with salt as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple onto four 8 to 10-inch metal skewers.
  • When grill is heated, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, brushing frequently with sweet-and-sour sauce.
  • To serve, place any remaining sauce in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for about 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple from skewers; serve over rice with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 18 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP PUFFS



Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Puffs image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons cream cheese spread (from 8-oz. container)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury® refrigerated butter flake crescent dinner rolls (8 rolls)
16 uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 1/2 lb.), thawed if frozen, tails removed, if desired
3 tablespoons sesame seed
1/3 cup SMUCKER'S® Apricot Preserves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. Spray cookie sheet with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, or line with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, soy sauce, ginger and garlic until well blended; set aside.
  • Separate dough into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise in half to make 16 triangles. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese mixture on each triangle. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place 1 shrimp on shortest side of each triangle; roll up, starting at shortest side, rolling to opposite point.
  • Place sesame seed in small bowl. Gently press top of each roll into sesame seed; place roll, point side down, on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave preserves uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Gently spread 1 teaspoon melted preserves over each puff to glaze. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.

HAWAIIAN SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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The flavors in this dish are amazing. Aunty Lilikoi's Passion Fruit/Coconut Syrup was the inspiration for this recipe. I found the Syrup at a craft fair / farmers market on the Island of Kauai. I wish that you can all go and pick up a bottle for yourselves. But if not, I did a quick check and it is available online. Also the...

Provided by Greg Appel

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb med shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 c passion fruit coconut syrup
1 small yellow onion - wedged
3/4 c green pepper - matchsticks
3/4 c carrot - matchsticks
3/4 c celery - sliced on the bias
1 can(s) straw mushrooms
3/4" slice fresh ginger - minced
3 clove fresh garlic - minced
3 tsp light soy sauce
11/2 Tbsp fish sauce
3 Tbsp coconut oil
3 c cooked jasmine rice
1 Tbsp cold water
2 tsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • 1. Gather together and prepare all ingredients
  • 2. COOKS NOTE If you are using seperate bottles of the two syrups, just use equal parts of each
  • 3. Heat your wok or non stick pan over a med high heat Add 2 tbsp coconut oil to the hot pan, and throw in the garlic and ginger, give a quick swirl and add the shrimp.
  • 4. Cook the shrimp just to pink and remove to side dish. Add remaing coconut oil and add vegetables, cook 3 a 4 mins, just to soften but still crisp. Toss in mushrooms, give a quick stir and add passion coconut syrup, fish sauce, soy sauce and shrimp, stir to combine. Stir in water and cornstarch and remove from heat. Sauce will thicken
  • 5. Serve immediately over rice

SWEET AND SOUR PRAWNS/SHRIMP



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This recipe is based on one from ninmsn.com.au which the DH and I changed to suit our own tastes. The original included water chestnuts which we omitted and we added chillies to give a bit of bite and we thoroughly enjoyed the result. When we made it I used 580 grams of prawns but they were jumbo prawns - 7 all up and the 2 of us gobbled up the lot, using smaller prawns you could serve 3 to 4 people. I have included peeling the prawns in the preperation time.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
5 teaspoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 1/4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry or sherry wine)
1 tablespoon cornflour (corn starch)
2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornflour)
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 piece ginger (2 cm finely chopped)
1 spring onion (finely sliced, original recipe called for 4)
500 g prawns (green or raw peeled and deveined, I removed tails)
1 carrot (peeled and julienned)
1/2 red capsicum (bell pepper)
1/2 green capsicum (bell pepper)
2 chilies (I used small red deseeded and julienned)
1 chili (I used small red finely sliced seeds as well)

Steps:

  • SAUCE - combine all the sauce ingredients in a jug and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over a high heat and add oil and when the wok begins to smoke a little add garlic, ginger, chillies and spring onions tossing with a metal spatula for 20 seconds.
  • Add prawns, carrot and capsicum and continue to cook for 1 minutes and then pour in the sauce and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickens and then serve immediately with steamed or fried rice.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR ORANGE SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c flour
1 c pancake mix
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg (14 oz) sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled but tails left intact
6 c peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying
1/2 c orange marmalade
2 T Dijon mustard
2 T rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • TO PREPARE SHRIMP Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk pancake mix, salt and 1 cup water in another medium bowl to form a smooth, thin batter. Place coconut in another bowl. Dredge 1 shrimp in flour, shaking off excess. Holding shrimp by tail, dip it in batter, allowing excess to drip off, then make a well in the coconut and drop in batter coated shrimp, covering it with coconut and pressing so that it adheres. Lay shrimp on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining shrimp, thinning batter as needed with a litte extra water. Freeze coated shrimp for at least 30 minutes before frying. TO MAKE SAUCE Mix marmalade, mustard and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside. TO FRY SHRIMP Heat oven to 200 degrees. Heat oil in an 8 quart pot to 350 degrees. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Fry shrimp in batches, making sure not to crowd pot & turning shrimp halfway through, until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and keep first batches warm in oven while remaining shrimp are fried. Serve with sauce along side.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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I am trying to make some healthier versions of recipes I like, using ingredients I have on hand. This is a very easy recipe but tastes very good. Great served with your favorite steamed rice or whole wheat noodles. These pictures from the internet are not mine but just used to show you howthe finished product should look.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp peanut oil
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
1 Tbsp fresh, grated ginger
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 medium onion, cut into 4 wedges
2 oz canned pineapple, blended with 7 ounces pineapple juice
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 handful of snow peas
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 Tbsp honey, or to taste
1 lime, juiced, or to taste
1 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a heavy, non-stick skillet or wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons peanut oil.
  • 2. Stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3. Heat the remaining oil; add the ginger, onions and red pepper flakes; stir-fry until the onions are tender-crisp, another 2 or 3 minutes.
  • 4. Add the pineapple puree and let the sauce reduce for 1 minute.
  • 5. Add the bell pepper pieces and snow peas. Stir gently. Season with salt, black pepper, lime juice, and honey to taste.
  • 6. Cook, stirring constantly, for another 2 minutes.
  • 7. Return the shrimp to the pan, stir well, and sprinkle with the finely sliced spring onion.
  • 8. Serve immediately with your favorite rice.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Looking for a seafood dinner made using Original Bisquick® mix? Then check out this sweet and sour shrimp served over rice - a hearty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked converted white rice
3 cups water
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4x2-inch strips
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup sweet-and-sour sauce (from 10-oz jar), warmed

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 2 1/2 cups of the water according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until water evaporates. Add bell pepper and remaining 1/4 cup water; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • In small bowl, beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water with whisk. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place Bisquick mix, cornstarch, paprika, red pepper and salt. Working in 2 batches, dip shrimp in egg white mixture; remove with slotted spoon and place in bag. Shake bag to coat shrimp with Bisquick mixture.
  • Wipe same skillet with paper towel. In skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Cook 1/2 of the shrimp in oil 2 minutes on each side or until pink. Drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet again. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
  • Return vegetables to skillet; cook and stir until heated. Add shrimp; gently toss to combine.
  • Serve shrimp mixture over cooked rice; top with almonds and sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can use white vinegar or lemon juice instead.
  • To make the sauce thicker, you can add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve the sweet and sour shrimp with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
  • For a healthier version, you can use whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or pineapple.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. 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!

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