Sweet and Sour Shrimp
This is a fast shrimp stir fry. It takes 30 minutes to make.
You can eat it alone or put it on top of steamed rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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This is a fast shrimp stir fry. It takes 30 minutes to make.
You can eat it alone or put it on top of steamed rice.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 19
0.5 cup honey
0.333 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
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
0.5 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
0.25 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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1
Mix honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce in a bowl. In a second bowl, mix water and cornstarch. Put both aside.
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2
Dry the shrimp with paper towels. Mix them with salt and pepper in a bowl.
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3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Put shrimp in the pan. Cook for 1 minute. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Move them to a plate.
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4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the pan. Add red pepper and zucchini. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add pineapple and stir fry for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the sauce. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until it simmers.
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6
Mix the cornstarch water again. Pour it into the center of the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until the sauce is thick.
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7
Put the shrimp back in the pan. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the shrimp are hot.
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8
Put green onions and sesame seeds on top of the food.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 173mg
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Sodium 738mg
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Total Carbohydrate 56g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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