Pineapple Shrimp Recipe

This stir-fried pineapple shrimp recipe tastes just as delicious as takeout. Plus, it is simple, healthier, and takes mere minutes to cook.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 15 mins
total TIME 25 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian

Keyword: how to make pineapple shrimp, pineapple shrimp, pineapple shrimp recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 495 kcal

Ingredients (15)

12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp approx. 25 oz raw shrimp
10 oz pineapple cubed
2 fl oz pineapple juice
4 oz red bell pepper cubed
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic minced
2 tbsp green onions chopped
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cornstarch
2 1/2 tsp Sriracha
1 tsp ginger minced
3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 1/2 tsp Sriracha, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 fl oz pineapple juice until well combined. Set aside.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1 tsp ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add 12 oz shrimp and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

Add 4 oz red bell pepper and stir frequently for about 30 seconds before pouring the sauce over it. Stir to combine for an extra 30 seconds.

Stir in 10 oz pineapple and continue to cook for another minute. Then turn off the heat.

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions. Serve over 3 1/2 cups of cooked rice.

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