PINEAPPLE SHRIMP STIR-FRY

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I came up with this recipe for a luau-themed party and served it with sliced papaya, mango and avocado. Delish! If you don't care for coconut, sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts instead. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add shrimp; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan., Place pineapple in skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return shrimp mixture to pan; heat through, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with coconut; serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.