Best 8 Batter For Sweet And Sour Shrimp Recipes

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Sweet and sour shrimp is a classic dish that combines the flavors of sweet, sour, and tangy. The shrimp is coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown, then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce. This dish is a favorite among children and adults alike, and it can be served as an appetizer or main course. There are many different recipes for batter for sweet and sour shrimp, and the best one depends on your personal preferences. Some recipes call for a simple batter made with flour, cornstarch, and water, while others include eggs, baking powder, or milk. The key to a good batter is to make sure it is light and airy, and that it coats the shrimp evenly. Once you have the perfect batter, you can fry the shrimp until it is golden brown and crispy. Then, toss the shrimp in a sweet and sour sauce and serve it immediately.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BATTER FOR SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Make and share this Batter for Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 30 shrimp coated, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Mix together and let set for 10 minutes.
  • Dip shrimp in batter and shake off excess.
  • Deep fry 350 degree F for 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Keep warm in 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Asian-inspired sweet and sour shrimp stir-fry.

Provided by Lanzzz

Categories     Shrimp Stir-Fry

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup honey
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound extra-large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 738.4 mg

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 tablespoons chicken stock or water
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound shrimp
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup 1-inch chunks green bell peppers
1 cup pineapple chunks
12 maraschino cherries
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Hot white rice, accompaniment

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of stock, the ketchup, sugar, juice, vinegar, soy, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the ginger, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Set aside for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large wok over high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides and bottom of the pan. Add the shrimp, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the pineapples, cherries, and green onions. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over rice.

STIR-FRIED SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP



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Thanks to storebought helpers like pre-peeled shrimp, prepped pineapple, and apricot jam, this tangy stir-fry takes just twenty minutes to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into thin slices (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 cup peeled, chopped fresh pineapple
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
2/3 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, plus more for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bell pepper to skillet; cook, stirring, until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pineapple, and scallions; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir jam and vinegar into skillet; bring to a boil and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan and toss until coated and heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste; serve over rice, sprinkled with more vinegar and pepper.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Tired of you usual shrimp recipes? Canned cherry pie filling adds convenience to this delightful dish that takes only minutes to prepare.-Cherry Marketing Institute.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 can (8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 pound shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine pie filling, vinegar, brown sugar and ginger; mix well. Cook over medium heat until filling is hot and bubbly. Add green pepper, water chestnuts and shrimp. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are heated through. Do not over cook. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN & SHRIMP



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Chicken & Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AFWifey

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 -3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained, liquid reserved)
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for batter and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • While batter is resting in a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, water, vinegar, & ketchup.
  • Heat sauce mix over medium until it begins to boil, stir, and turn to low heat and simmer.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and shrimp.
  • Fry chicken and Shrimp for about 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • When ready to serve, layer chicken, shrimp, and pineapple chunks over fried rice/white rice. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

SHRIMP TEMPURA



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Serve these crisp, fried shrimp with a hot mustard sauce or sweet & sour sauce. The tempura batter may be used for other recipes. Try it with vegetables.

Provided by SHERRY_G

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup rice wine
¼ teaspoon salt
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 quarts oil for deep frying
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup ice water
¼ cup cornstarch
1 egg yolk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon shortening
½ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix rice wine and salt. Place shrimp into the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, white sugar, shortening and baking powder.
  • One at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully place a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 424.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP IN A HURRY



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Quick, easy and convenient, this family-friendly recipe is proof you can whip up a delicious dinner in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2/3 cup sweet-and-sour sauce, divided
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook onion in 2 tablespoons sweet-and-sour sauce over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the peas; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, corn, soy sauce and remaining sweet-and-sour sauce; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier coating, double-coat the shrimp in the batter.
  • To make the sauce, use a combination of ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and pineapple juice. You can also add other ingredients, such as soy sauce, ginger, or garlic, to taste.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
  • Serve the sweet and sour shrimp with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The shrimp are coated in a crispy batter and then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce. The dish can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

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