Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMaple GardenLovers Shrimp Recipe

Lovers Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Maple Garden
Time30m
Serves4

Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Sauteed Shrimp in our Special Sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Method

Preparation of Shrimp

  1. 1

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Shrimp

    Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Preparation of Sweet & Sour Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

  2. 5

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir well. Cook on medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Add Vegetables and Shrimp

    Once the sauce has thickened, add the sliced bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Stir to combine and let cook for 3-4 minutes.

  2. 7

    Finish the Dish

    Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the sweet and sour shrimp hot over rice or noodles, if desired.

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