Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp

This classic Chinese-inspired Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp is a vibrant, quick-cooking meal that delivers bold flavors with every bite. The dish features tender, lightly battered shrimp tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, ketchup, and cider vinegar. Sweet chunks of pineapple add a refreshing contrast to the savory depth of dark sesame oil and dry sherry, while crisp onions, earthy mushrooms, and sweet green peas provide excellent texture. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a restaurant-quality experience at home. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that balances sweet, sour, and savory notes beautifully.

Cooking Method: Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 317.6

Dietary: Low-fat

Description

This classic Chinese-inspired Sweet-And-Sour Shrimp is a vibrant, quick-cooking meal that delivers bold flavors with every bite. The dish features tender, lightly battered shrimp tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, ketchup, and cider vinegar. Sweet chunks of pineapple add a refreshing contrast to the savory depth of dark sesame oil and dry sherry, while crisp onions, earthy mushrooms, and sweet green peas provide excellent texture. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a restaurant-quality experience at home. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that balances sweet, sour, and savory notes beautifully.

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and egg white; whisk until smooth.
2
Add the shrimp to the bowl and stir well to coat evenly.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4
Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice.
5
In a small bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, water, sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, dry sherry, cornstarch, dark sesame oil, and salt; stir until well blended and set aside.
6
Remove shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute.
9
Add the diced onion and mushrooms; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
10
Pour in the ketchup mixture and add the frozen green peas; stir-fry for 1 minute or until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
11
Remove from heat and gently stir in the pineapple chunks.
12
Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 317.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
Sodium 1578.0mg66%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g19%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 38.4g
Protein 25.0g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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