Sweet & Sour Shrimp

“This is a nice version of a sweet and sour sauce, but without a tomato base. The recipe calls for breaded, fried shrimp, but if you want to save time (or are gluten-intolerant), you can just sauté the shrimp with some olive oil instead.” – April Ferre

Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Course: Main Courses – Fish & Seafood
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Pounds Shrimp Peeled & Deveined
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Eggs Beaten
  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 Green Pepper Cut Into Strips
  • 1 15-Ounce Can Pineapple
  • 1/2 Cup Vinegar
  • 2/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

Instructions

  • In medium-sized skillet, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil to 375 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, blend eggs with flour for batter. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Fry in salad oil until golden on all sides. Remove to heated platter.
  • Pour off all but 2 Tablespoons oil. Sauté green pepper until just translucent but not limp.
  • Add pineapple with juice, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch mixed with water, salt, and soy sauce. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in shrimp. Serve over rice. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

Recipe – Helen Ferre