Spicy-Sweet Shrimp & Flavorful Vegetables

Tender shrimp and colorful vegetables with a tangy-sweet taste, and just a hint of heat make for a fast and delicious dinner any night of the week. Serve over Asian noodles or steaming rice.

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil
• 2  teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 -2  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1  lb  large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  small yellow onion, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1⁄2 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1  medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pineapple chunk, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  sweet chili sauce
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
•  scallion, sliced (Garnish)

Directions

1. In a zip-lock plastic bag combine together the first six (6) ingredients; add the shrimp and let marinate in the refrigerator for several hours. Turn the bag over several times.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the next four (4) ingredients and season with salt. Stir-fry for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
3. Using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Drain shrimp and discard marinade; add to the skillet. Stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from skillet.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, chili sauce, and soy sauce; cook over medium heat for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add shrimp, vegetables, and pineapple back to skillet and cook for another minute, or until the shrimp are glazed with sauce.
6. Serve over steamed rice or Asian noodles; garnish with scallions.