Succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli, vibrant red and green peppers, sweet carrots, and savory onions come together in this delicious stir-fry dish. The balance of sweet and tangy flavors complement the tender shrimp and crunchy vegetables that are as good to eat as they are for you. So what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in and get cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
- Red pepper flakes (optional) to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set it aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced onion, and sliced carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the broccoli, red and green bell peppers to the skillet and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the ingredients. Toss everything together to coat evenly and let the sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes. If using red pepper flakes, add them in now to taste.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
Notes
Feel free to add or substitute other favorite vegetables such as snap peas, baby corn, or water chestnuts if you’d like some customizations. You are also welcome to adjust the level of sugar based on your preferences. Do make sure to cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp can become tough and rubbery so you’re looking for them just to turn pink and opaque. Serve the Sweet and Sour Shrimp with steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
