Sweet And Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Craving a quick, flavorful, and healthy shrimp dish? This Sweet & Spicy Shrimp recipe, inspired by Weight Watchers, delivers incredible taste in just 13 minutes! Enjoy juicy shrimp coated in a vibrant sweet and spicy sauce, perfectly balanced and surprisingly low in points (only 2 points per 4.5 oz serving!). We've boosted the recipe with extra sauce and snow peas for an even more satisfying meal. Get ready for a restaurant-quality dish that's easy enough for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 245.2 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

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How to Make Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Splenda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  4. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Add 1 pound of shrimp.
  5. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and firm, and the sauce has thickened. Stir in 1 cup of snow peas during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
  7. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Sweet & Spicy Shrimp!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

94 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g