Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Submitted by aspiring gourmet1

"Delicious low-fat melding of sweet, sour and spicy flavors. Try it over couscous instead of rice. Try using 1/2 pound cooked chicken in place of the shrimp for a tasty alternative."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 30 medium cooked shrimp
• 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 5 tablespoons water

directions

1. Drain pineapple juice into a measuring cup and set both juice and chunks aside.
2. Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.
3. Saute onion, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes.
4. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, granualted sugar, and cayenne in a large measuring cup. Mix well and pour over vegetables.
5. Add pineapple chunks and shimp to wok and bring to a simmer.
6. Combine cornstarch and water, then pour into wok.
7. Cook for a few more minutes, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
8. Serve over rice or couscous.

Reviews

[SouthernChefinConnecticut]

I cut out the cayenne as I was serving this to my kids as well, but it was still very tasty! Nice mix of flavors! The leftovers weren't nearly as good though, so I recommend eating it all at once:-) I am looking forward to trying it with chicken as well!