Chinese Sweet And Sour Shrimp Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP

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 GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir together the plum sauce, ketchup, soy sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the scallion whites, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and scrape up any brown bits that cling to the bottom of the skillet. Add the plum-ketchup sauce and bring to a simmer. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the scallion greens and give the skillet a swirl to bring everything together. Divide among 4 plates and serve with white rice if using.

CHINESE-STYLE CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SWEET & SOUR 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

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.

GAN SHAO XIA (SHANGHAI SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Whisk together ketchup, wine, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and 1 tbsp water in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
• Heat oil in a 14 inch flat-bottom wok or skillet over high heat. Add ginger and scallions. Cook, stirring, until fragrant (1 minute).
• Add shrimp. Cook, stirring, until beginning to turn pink (2 minutes). Add sauce. Cook, stirring, until thick (1 minute).
• Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP

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.