Grilled Shrimp with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Fire up your grill for this irresistible Grilled Shrimp with Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors that will elevate your next dinner or outdoor gathering. Juicy, marinated shrimp are kissed by the grill to achieve a succulent, charred finish and then paired with a luscious homemade sweet and sour sauce made from pineapple juice, rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce for that delicate tangy-sweet harmony. Topped with fresh green onion and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any seafood lover looking for a quick and delicious dinner option. Serve it as an appetizer, a main course, or alongside your favorite grilled vegetables for a meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat, then set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers if desired for easier grilling.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and arrange on a serving platter.
Drizzle the sweet and sour sauce over the shrimp or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.1 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1452 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
