SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP STIR-FRY

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP STIR-FRY image

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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3 Tbsp peanut oil
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
1 Tbsp fresh, grated ginger
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 medium onion, cut into 4 wedges
2 oz canned pineapple, blended with 7 ounces pineapple juice
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 handful of snow peas
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 Tbsp honey, or to taste
1 lime, juiced, or to taste
1 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

1. Heat a heavy, non-stick skillet or wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons peanut oil.
2. Stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining oil; add the ginger, onions and red pepper flakes; stir-fry until the onions are tender-crisp, another 2 or 3 minutes.
4. Add the pineapple puree and let the sauce reduce for 1 minute.
5. Add the bell pepper pieces and snow peas. Stir gently. Season with salt, black pepper, lime juice, and honey to taste.
6. Cook, stirring constantly, for another 2 minutes.
7. Return the shrimp to the pan, stir well, and sprinkle with the finely sliced spring onion.
8. Serve immediately with your favorite rice.