Description
Sweet and sour shrimp is a vibrant Asian-inspired dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring succulent shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a luscious sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Impress your family and friends with its delightful presentation and mouthwatering taste as you dive into this culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop bell peppers and onion; rinse shrimp.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar; set aside.
- Sauté shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side), then remove from skillet.
- Cook vegetables: Add garlic and ginger to the same skillet; stir-fry for one minute before adding onion and bell peppers. Cook until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet with prepared sauce; stir to coat well and simmer for one minute.
- Serve: Plate over rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate shrimp in soy sauce before cooking. - Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu. - Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar or including pineapple chunks.