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Shrimp Recipe

Sweet and Pungent Shrimp Recipe for a Flavorful Feast

This Sweet and Pungent Shrimp recipe creates a dish bursting with flavor, combining shrimp with a sweet and tangy sauce for an impressive meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Make sure they're peeled and deveined.
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar if needed.
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup Can use tomato paste combined with sugar as a substitute.
  • 3 tbsp Honey Substitute with agave syrup or brown sugar for varied sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Dissolved in 2 tbsp of water.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Swap with olive oil for a healthier option.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced.
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Sliced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 inch Ginger Finely chopped.
  • Green Onions For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet and Pungent Shrimp
  1. Begin by slicing the red and green bell peppers into thin strips, then set them aside. Mince the garlic and finely chop the ginger. Ensure your shrimp are peeled, deveined, and thoroughly dried.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce. Gradually stir in the dissolved cornstarch mixture until the sauce is smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the bell peppers soften.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Gently stir until everything is coated and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish for freshness. Enjoy your Sweet and Pungent Shrimp!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added texture, consider tossing in some chopped cashews or peanuts during the sauté stage. You can also adjust the sweetness by tweaking the honey or ketchup amounts in the sauce.

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