Best 8 Sweet And Sour Shrimp In A Hurry Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and tangy meal but short on time? Look no further than the delightful dish of sweet and sour shrimp. This classic recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, with succulent shrimp coated in a delectable sauce. Cooking sweet and sour shrimp can be a breeze, allowing you to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time. In this article, we will explore some quick and easy recipes that will guide you in creating this mouthwatering dish in a hurry. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a homemade sweet and sour shrimp experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a quick Chinese meal made all in on pot! Succulent seafood is stir-fried with bell peppers, zucchini, pineapple and then tossed in a tangy honey sauce.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup honey
⅓ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, 16/20 count size)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup red bell pepper (¾-inch dice)
1 cup zucchini (¼-inch slices)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, tomato paste, and pineapple juice and a medium bowl.
  • Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  • Dry shrimp with paper towels. Combine shrimp with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sesame oil.
  • Once the oil is hot add the shrimp in a single layer, do not move for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 30 seconds. Transfer cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, once hot add the bell pepper and zucchini. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the pineapple and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the sweet and sour sauce, stir and cook until simmering, 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture and then gradually add it to the center of the pan. Stir constantly until the sauce is thickened, 30 seconds.
  • Add the cooked shrimp, stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, 2 minutes.
  • Serve sweet and sour shrimp garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

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.

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.

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.

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SIMPLE SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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In less time than it takes to wait for delivery from a restaurant, you can make an Asian-inspired supper from scratch!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8.8 oz each) microwavable long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1 1/2 cups sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice in microwave as directed on package. Place in bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add onion; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add bell peppers; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in shrimp and pineapple. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; stir in sweet-and-sour sauce. Cook 1 to 2 minute, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 0 g

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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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

QUICK AND EASY SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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This uses prepared sweet and sour sauce for those nights when you don't feel like cooking. From Family Circle magazine.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1 large onion, halved and sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, cleaned
1 (11 1/2 ounce) sweet and sour sauce, Kikkoman brand is good
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook as per package directions and drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12 inch skillet, over medium-high heat, add onions and cook 2 minutes then add broccoli and continue to cook, stirring, an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are no longer pink.
  • Stir in sweet and sour sauce and the pasta too, tossing with tongs so that ingredients are well blended.
  • Remove from heat; divide onto plates and serve immedietly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 847.3, Carbohydrate 112.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 20.6, Protein 51.3

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen shrimp that has been thawed in cold water.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the shrimp so that they have plenty of room to brown.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the shrimp. This will help to prevent the shrimp from overcooking.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give sweet and sour shrimp a try.

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