Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

This vibrant Sweet & Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry recipe delivers a burst of flavor in just 55 minutes! Tender shrimp are tossed in a tangy, homemade sweet and sour sauce with crisp-tender pea pods, juicy pineapple, and ripe tomatoes. Serve this easy weeknight dinner over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for a family dinner or a quick and delicious weeknight treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 270.9 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry

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How to Make Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice. Add the reserved juice to the ketchup mixture and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Trim and halve the sugar snap peas.
  4. Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  6. Add sugar snap peas and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  7. Reduce heat to medium. Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil.
  8. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened.
  9. Add the drained pineapple chunks and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat and gently stir in the halved tomatoes.
  11. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

131g

Fat

3g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry?

Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry?

Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry has approximately 270.9 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry?

The key ingredients for Sweet Sour Shrimp Stir Fry are Ketchup, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, White Vinegar, Cornstarch, Pineapple Chunks In Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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