Sweet & Sour Shrimp Recipe

Name: Nice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)s Sweet & Sour Shrimp Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pounds Large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Cornstarch; 2 cups Vegetable oil; 1 cup Ketchup; 1 cup Rice vinegar; 1 tbs Brown sugar; 1 tbs Soy sauce; 1 cup Pineapple juice; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbs Cornstarch; 2 tbs Water; 1 cup Bell pepper, diced; 1 cup Onion, diced; 1 cup Pineapple chunks

Inspired by Nice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

1 pounds Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup Cornstarch

2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

Sweet & Sour Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

1 cup Rice vinegar

1 tbs Brown sugar

1 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 cup Pineapple juice

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbs Cornstarch

2 tbs Water

Vegetables

1 cup Bell pepper, diced

1 cup Onion, diced

1 cup Pineapple chunks

Method

Shrimp Preparation

Season the Shrimp

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

Coat with Cornstarch

Sprinkle cornstarch over the seasoned shrimp and toss until they are fully coated.

Sweet & Sour Sauce Preparation

Mix Ingredients

In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.

Thicken Sauce

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Cooking

Fry the Shrimp

In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated shrimp in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sauté Vegetables

In the same skillet, add diced bell pepper and onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Combine and Serve

Return the fried shrimp to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top and toss gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.