Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry
This quick shrimp stir-fry pairs tender shrimp and crisp-tender red bell pepper and zucchini with a glossy homemade sauce that balances honey, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, tomato paste, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pineapple chunks add bursts of sweetness, while sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds finish the dish. Serve it on its own or over steamed rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce to make the sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch to make the thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine the shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the 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.
- 4
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add the bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until the sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
- 7
Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until the shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Calories 437.94 kcal High 22%
- Protein 26.85 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 69.26 g 25%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.58 mg High 61%
- Sodium 382.75 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.64 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 42.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 109.99 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 798.41 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 39.21 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 88.38 mg Good Source 98%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tangy Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir Fry is made with 22 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Diced Bell Pepper, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 437.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 437.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry healthy?
- Tangy Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 437.94 calories and 26.85 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 382.75 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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