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Published: June 19, 2017 Last Modified: May 16, 2019 By Sara 19 Comments

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe | Easy Shrimp Recipe | Sheet Pan Meal | Sweet and Sour | Asian Shrimp Recipe

This sweet and sour shrimp recipe is made with crispy shrimp, colorful veggies and pineapple, all tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce. The perfect quick and easy summer dinner that’s great for entertaining!

There’s nothing better than enjoying a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home! Serve this sweet and sour shrimp with veggie fried rice and a side of homemade egg rolls for a dinner that’s sure to get rave reviews.

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Sweet and sour shrimp being picked up with chopsticks.

I don’t know about you, but this summer I’ve been even more into making quick and easy dinners than ever before. The weather has been just beautiful here in California, and who wants to spend a ton of time in the kitchen when you could be outside enjoying summer fun? My new favorite way to get dinner on a table in a flash is this sweet and sour shrimp. It tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant, but is easy enough to make at home any day of the week.

Sweet and sour shrimp with pineapple and peppers, served over rice.

I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate seafood into my family’s diet, as the USDA recommends at least two 4-ounce servings of seafood a week. My picky eaters happen to love SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, which is what I often turn to when we’re trying to meet our seafood goal! I combine these plump and crispy shrimp with summery ingredients like pineapple and bell peppers for a meal that’s perfect to enjoy outside on a bright sunny day.

A box of SeaPak butterfly shrimp.

Cooked butterfly shrimp on a serving plate.

How do you make sweet and sour shrimp?

There are two steps to this sweet and sour shrimp. The first step is to prepare the shrimp and vegetables. The shrimp and peppers cook together on a sheet pan in the oven. While the shrimp are cooking, I make an easy homemade sweet and sour sauce. After the shrimp and peppers come out of the oven, they get tossed with fresh pineapple chunks and the sauce. I also like to put up a pot of rice to boil at the same time as I put the shrimp in the oven. Serve the sweet and sour shrimp over the rice and enjoy!

A bowl of rice with sweet and sour shrimp, vegetables and pineapple chunks.

We often eat outdoors in the summer time, and one thing I do to make it enjoyable for all is to set up a buffet outside with plates, silverware, napkins, pitchers of drinks and our meal. That way people aren’t running in and out of the house constantly to get more food or refill their drinks. It’s definitely a more relaxing way to eat!

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This sweet and sour shrimp recipe is made with crispy shrimp, colorful veggies and pineapple, all tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce. The perfect quick and easy summer dinner that's perfect for entertaining!
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Sweet and Sour Shrimp

This sweet and sour shrimp recipe is made with crispy shrimp, colorful veggies and pineapple, all tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce. The perfect quick and easy summer dinner that's perfect for entertaining!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 390kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 9-ounce boxes Frozen Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Place the shrimp on one side of the pan and the peppers on the other side of the pan. Toss the peppers with the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 14 minutes or until shrimp are browned and crispy and peppers are softened.
  • While the shrimp and peppers are cooking, make the sauce. In a small pan bring the sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and ketchup to a boil.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir until smooth. Pour the cornstarch into the sauce and cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the shrimp and peppers from the oven; add the pineapple to the pan. Pour the sauce over the top and toss to coat. Serve immediately, over rice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 50.7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

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    Comments

    1. Pamela Goldstein says

      February 21, 2022 at 9:36 am

      Can I use unbreaded frozen shrimp? Since we are gluten free if breading is important, I could try to bread it with gluten free panko crumbs.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 22, 2022 at 7:59 am

        It’s fine to use unbreaded shrimp!

        Reply
      • Paula says

        February 24, 2022 at 2:14 pm

        5 stars
        I wish I had this recipe years ago. Easy, fun to make with colorful eye appeal and great taste . My store only had coconut breaded shrimp (same brand as your’s) but I think it added another degree of flavor .

        Reply
    2. Brittany says

      February 10, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      I want you to know that no matter what I am making for dinner, I always check your site first! I’m not exaggerating when I say that I use your recipes at least 3x a week! You not only have the most delicious dishes, your step by step, no fuss approach to instruction is so helpful and relatable. As a teacher I certainly can appreciate the time and effort it takes to provide such clear instruction! Though I’m a “seasoned” cook, who rarely gets lost in a kitchen, I have learned a ton of great tips from you! Thank you for taking the time to share with those of us with our own “zoos”, how to put a variety of delicious food on the table no matter the crowd!! Many thanks from this mom in Maine 😊

      Reply
    3. Kaillaby says

      June 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely! Crunchy and delicious. The sauce was perfect. It was a hit with my husband and daughter. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Jacque Hooper says

      October 11, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet and sour chicken is my favorite recipe to order at a restaurant. Just made your version with shrimp and WOW! Instant family favorite recipe! It was delicious!

      Reply
    5. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

      May 29, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love sweet and sour anything so will have to give this a try! The colors are absolutely gorgeous.

      Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      May 29, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love sweet and sour dishes and this looks amazing! Would love some right now.

      Reply
    7. Adrianne says

      May 29, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious and such a great shrimp dish!! I love the sound of the sauce and the concept of the whole dish. We had Sweet and Sour Pork a lot when we were growing up. Can’t wait to try this, cheers!

      Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov says

      May 29, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and yummy recipe and a must try this weekend. I love sweet and sour too.

      Reply
      • Deavie says

        April 22, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        Can you use flour instead of cornstarch?

        Reply
        • Sara says

          April 23, 2020 at 8:47 pm

          I haven’t tried it this way so I’m not sure if it would work!

          Reply
        • Bette Newfield says

          August 30, 2020 at 12:44 pm

          Do you cut the tails off the scrimp at some point before serving? Sounds delicious and I’m anxious to try it!

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          • Sara says

            August 31, 2020 at 4:01 pm

            Yes you can remove the tails!

            Reply
    9. Kiki Johnson says

      May 29, 2019 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      THIS is all I’ll be able to think of all day now! OMG I love shrimp so incredibly much and this combo with sweet pineapple is just incredible!

      Reply
    10. Deion noble says

      December 6, 2018 at 5:30 am

      I made it recipe for my birthday dinner and it was a hit.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 6, 2018 at 7:55 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, happy birthday!

        Reply
    11. Bea says

      June 21, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a real fan of sweet and sour and this is going on my next weeks meal plan!

      Reply
    12. Sam says

      June 20, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Great looking sweet and sour shrimp entree! Looks like a real crowd pleaser!

      Reply

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