Sweet and Sour Prawns Shrimp
Sweet and Sour Prawns Shrimp delivers the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors in every bite. This vibrant dish combines juicy prawns coated in a light and crispy batter with a colorful medley of bell peppers, onions, and sweet pineapple chunks. Tossed in a glossy homemade sweet and sour sauce made from ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this recipe is a quick and satisfying meal that's ready in just 35 minutes. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or noodles, it's a family-favorite takeout classic that you can easily recreate at home. Whether you're craving bold flavors or a simple seafood dish, this Sweet and Sour Prawns Shrimp recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce slurry)
- 2 tablespoons water (for sauce slurry)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, season the prawns with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a shallow dish, combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Dredge each prawn in the mixture to coat evenly. Shake off excess.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 cup of vegetable oil. Fry the coated prawns in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Discard the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Heat it over medium heat and sauté the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and 0.5 cups of water. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
In a separate small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the fried prawns back into the skillet and toss to coat them in the sweet and sour sauce.
Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles, garnished with freshly chopped scallions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.6 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 4674 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 129.3 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2393 mg | 51% | |
*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.
