Sweet & Sour Shrimp Recipe

Sweet & Sour Shrimp is a yummy shrimp preparation that you can present at any of your parties with pride. You just have to try it! Here is the Sweet & Sour Shrimp recipe.

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Shrimp1 Pound
 1 teaspoon rice wine or dry sherry
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (Marinade:)
 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
 Sesame oil1 Teaspoon (Marinade:)
 Egg white1 (Marinade:)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon (Marinade:)
 Oil6 Cup (16 tbs) (Marinade:)
 1 green pepper, chopped in 1-inch squares
 Tomato1 , chopped (Marinade:)
 Sweet and sour sauce2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (Marinade:)
 Water1/3 Cup (16 tbs) (Marinade:)
 Chicken broth2 Tablespoon (Marinade:)
 Pineapple1/3 Cup (16 tbs), diced (Marinade:)

Directions

Shell and devein shrimp.
Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
Combine marinade ingredients and shrimp in a medium bowl; mix well.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Place cornstarch in a saucer.
Pat marinated shrimp dry with a paper towel and coat with cornstarch.
Heat 6 cups oil in a wok over high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Reduce heat to medium.
Carefully lower shrimp into hot oil with a slotted metal spoon.
Deep-fry several at a time until pink, about 15 seconds.
Remove shrimp with slotted spoon.
Drain well on paper towels.
Remove oil except 2 tablespoons from wok.
Heat wok 1 minute over medium heat.
Add green pepper and tomato.
Stir-fry about 1 minute.
Add Sweet & Sour Sauce, 1/3 cup water, chicken broth and pineapple.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add shrimp, stirring well to coat with sauce.
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