Sweet and Sour Shrimps Recipe

Sweet and Sour Shrimps Recipe: A Quick & Flavorful Filipino-Chinese Delight

Sweet and Sour Shrimps recipe is a vibrant, tangy-sweet stir-fry that’s ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights when you crave restaurant-quality flavor at home! Plump, juicy shrimp are coated in a glossy, well-balanced sauce with crisp bell peppers, pineapples, and onions, creating a dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. If you enjoy shrimp, you must try this sweet and sour shrimps recipe; you’ll be amazed.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Fast & Easy – Ready in 20 minutes with simple steps.
🍤 Perfectly Cooked Shrimp – Tender, not rubbery, with a light crisp.
🍍 Tropical Twist – Pineapple adds natural sweetness and tang.
🍚 Versatile – Great with rice, noodles, or as a party appetizer.

Key Ingredients

• Fresh shrimp (peeled & deveined) – Medium or jumbo for best texture.
• Bell peppers (red & green) – For color and crunch.
• Pineapple chunks – Fresh or canned for sweetness.
• Garlic & ginger – Aromatic flavor base.
• Sweet & sour sauce – A mix of ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
• Cornstarch slurry – Thickens the sauce to glossy perfection.

Serving Suggestions

🍽 Over steamed rice – The sauce soaks in beautifully.
🥢 With crispy noodles – For extra texture.
🌶 Spice it up – Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
🍋 Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.

Pro Tips

✔ Don’t overcook shrimp – They turn rubbery if fried too long.
✔ Adjust sweetness/tang – Add more sugar or vinegar to taste.
✔ For extra crunch – Lightly coat shrimp in egg & cornstarch before frying.

**This Sweet and Sour Shrimps recipe is **a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—bright, flavorful, and irresistibly tasty!

Love shrimp? Try our Garlic Buttered Shrimp or Peppery Garlic Stir Fry Shrimps next! 🍤🍍

Enjoy, share, and happy cooking! 😋

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Sweet and Sour Shrimps Recipe

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying, Sauteing Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Quick Meals S Seafood S Shrimp

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 3 Calories: 695

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This sweet and sour shrimps recipe will transform your lunchtime into a memorable delight. This sweet and sour recipe is a yummy substitute for other dishes. The entire family will enjoy this delectable shrimp meal. Actually, it's extremely simple to make a sweet and sour dish at home in just under 30 minutes. If you enjoy shrimp, you must try this easy dish; you'll be amazed.

Ingredients

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Servings

• ¹⁄₂ kg Shrimps (skinned and cleaned)

For the batter

• 1 cup all-purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Salt
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Pepper
• 1 Egg yoke
• Water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cornstarch
• Cooking oil (for frying)

For the sauce

• 3 tbsp Cooking oil (for sauteing)
• 2 tbsp Ginger (minced)
• 4 tbsp Garlic (minced)
• 1 large White onion (cubes)
• 1 Capsicums or large Bell pepper (cubes)
• 1 Green bell pepper (cubes)
• 1 small can Pineapple (chunks)
• 3 tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp White sugar (add more as needed)
• Slurry (1 tbsp. Cornstarch dissolves in 2 tbsp. of water)
• 1-2 tbsp Cane vinegar

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Clean the shrimps. Peel and devein them. Set it aside.

2. Peel, mince, and cube the spices needed for the recipe.

3. In a small bowl, make the batter by combining all-purpose flour, egg yolk, salt, ground black pepper, and water. Stir until the desired consistency is reached.

   Tips: Water should be added gradually until consistency is reached.

4. Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, then dip them in the batter mixture and fry them.

Frying:

1. In a wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat enough cooking oil to fry the shrimp.

2. Fry the shrimp until it turns golden brown and crisp. Then remove from the wok and set aside.

The sauce:

1. If you use the same wok, clean the wok and heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil for sauteing.

2. Saute the ginger for a few seconds, then add the garlic and saute until fragrant.

3. Stir in the ketchup and soy sauce, then add pineapple juice from pineapple chunks in a can.

4. Add sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir and bring to a soft boil.

5. Add the capsicums or bell peppers, the pineapple chunks, and the onion cubes. Stir.

6. Add the slurry mixture and stir. Finally, add the vinegar and cook for about 1 minute before stirring.

7. Toss the shrimp into the sauce and take them out of the wok.

8. Serve warm. Happy cooking! Share and enjoy the food.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 695kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.1g30%

Saturated Fat 3.6g18%

Cholesterol 421mg141%

Sodium 1386mg58%

Potassium 831mg24%

Total Carbohydrate 82.8g28%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g24%

Sugars 13.5g

Protein 47g94%

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Calcium 18 mg

Iron 25 mg

Vitamin D 30 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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