Sweet and sour shrimp with pineapple.

Sweet and sour shrimp with pineapple is a popular restaurant take-out stir fry we like to serve as often as we can around here.

This flavourful, 30-minute seafood dish has a silky smooth sauce with a sweet and sour flavour profile that goes perfectly with juicy shrimp combined.

The pineapple cubes add a soft crunchy texture, giving this sweet and sour shrimp recipe its irresistible taste.

What to serve with sweet and sour shrimp.

• Serve with any type of rice dish. here are a few suggestions.
  • coconut rice.
  • Basic white rice or basmati rice.
  • You can serve the sweet and sour with some lemon rice, chicken fried rice or chicken teriyaki rice.
• Serve as a seafood appetiser or stuff them into mini burgers.
• You can make a quick dinner or lunch by tossing the sweet and sour shrimp with some cooked egg noodles.
  Top it off with toasted peanuts or sesame seeds.

FAQ: sweet and sour shrimp.

• Can I use frozen shrimp or fresh shrimp?
  • Yes, make sure to thaw the shrimp properly.
• Can I leave the shell on if I use fresh shrimp?
• I would suggest making this recipe without the shell.
  Here is a guide to devein and deshell shrimp.
• Can I make sweet and sour shrimp ahead of time?
  • Yes, but instead of having the whole dish prepared, keep the semi-cooked shrimp and the sauce separate and, refrigerated.
  • Combine both the ingredients and add the cornstarch just 20 minutes before serving time, this will allow you to serve the sweet and sour shrimp fresh and warm.
• Can I use canned pineapple instead of freshly cut pineapple cubes?
  • Yes, you can use canned pineapple including half of the juice.
  • you might also find freshly cubed pineapple at your grocery store.

More shrimp recipes.

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grilled shrimp skewers
Shrimp tikka masala(prawn tikka)
Sauteed shrimp(how to saute shrimp).

recipe overview for sweet and sour shrimp recipe.

Ingredients to make sweet sour shrimp.

You will need two sets of ingredients to cook this shrimp recipe.
The first set of ingredients is to make the sweet and sour sauce.
The second set of ingredients is to make the shrimp stir fry.
There are 15 ingredients used to make this restaurant-style shrimp stir fry. if you make stir fries regularly then most of these are already in your kitchen pantry.

• To make the sweet and sour sauce.
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey(can be substituted with brown or white sugar)
  • Tomato paste
  • Cornstarch
  • Water

• Making the shrimp stir fry.
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined if the shrimp is fresh(you can use frozen shrimp thawed).
  • Pineapple cubes with juice(you can use fresh pineapple cut into cubes which I have done for this recipe).
  • Minced garlic
  • Minced ginger
  • Sliced onions(optional, I have used)
  • Chopped green chillies(optional, I have added to give extra heat)
  • oil
  • Salt to season
  • Black pepper
  • Sliced green onions, and sesame seeds for garnish

How to cook sweet and sour shrimp.

Making the sweet and sour sauce.

In a small bowl, add soy sauce, tomato paste, and honey. mix well and set aside.
To make the sweet and sour shrimp.
If using fresh shrimp, wash, deshell, devein shrimp, and blot with paper kitchen towels.
If using frozen shrimp, thaw, and remove excess water using kitchen paper towels.
Place shrimp in a medium-sized bowl, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
Pour in the oil and let it heat.
Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, and cook each side until they just turn pink.
This would take less than 2 minutes on each side.
Once cooked transfer them to a separate plate.

Place the same skillet/ frying pan over the stove, and add 3 tablespoons of oil.
Once the oil heats, add the minced ginger-garlic and cook for 60 seconds over medium heat.
Add the pineapple cubes and cook the pineapple for 3 minutes or until they turn a little soft.
I have added sliced onions and green chillies here but they are optional.

Lower heat and pour in the sweet and sour sauce, cook for 3 minutes.

While the sauce cooks, in a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and some warm water until you have a smooth mixture.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir.

You’ll notice the sauce thickening. Continue to stir and cook for another minute.

Add the shrimp and mix with the sweet and sour sauce and pineapple.
Cook for at least 2 minutes.

Taste and make necessary adjustments with the seasoning.
Transfer to a platter and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve while still warm.