Best 2 Chinese Style Crispy Shrimp With Sweet Sour Sauce Recipes

If you're a fan of sweet and sour dishes, then you'll love this crispy shrimp recipe. This classic Chinese dish is made with tender shrimp that are coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown. The shrimp are then tossed in a delicious sweet and sour sauce. Serve this dish with steamed rice or your favorite Asian noodles for a complete meal. You can enjoy the scrumptiousness and deliciousness of this meal in just a wenigen steps. This article will show you a simple recipe that you can follow to make this mouthwatering dish at home.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE-STYLE CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

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Another recipe to celebrate the Chinese New Year! I included the chilling time with the recipe. Some very nice and crunchy shrimp appetizers with a hot Asian sauce.

Provided by Manami

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 20 appetizers, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen raw shrimp
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup catsup
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
Mix all ingredients.
Have ready for shrimp.
SHRIMP:.
Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375°F.
Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
Serve hot with sauce.

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

To ensure crispy shrimp, make sure the oil is hot before adding them to the wok.
Don't overcrowd the wok when frying the shrimp, or they will not crisp up properly.
Use a large wok or skillet to allow the shrimp to cook evenly.
To make the sweet and sour sauce, use a combination of white vinegar, sugar, tomato ketchup, and soy sauce. You can adjust the proportions to taste.
If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple slices or crushed pineapple.
Serve the shrimp immediately with the sweet and sour sauce for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This Chinese-style crispy shrimp with sweet and sour sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The shrimp are crispy and flavorful, while the sweet and sour sauce is tangy and addictive. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.