Sweet and Sour Shrimp

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: 30 mins
• 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.