Chinese Pineapple Shrimp
Chinese Pineapple Shrimp are made to taste just like your favorite Chinese restaurant takeout, but a little healthier. It's an easy meal that's simple and quick to make!
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 ½ lb jumbo shrimp, shells removed and deveined
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups pineapple
- 2 bell peppers, I used green and red bell pepper
- for serving: green onions, sesame seeds, rice
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice to a small mixing bowl and then add the cornstarch, mixing until well combined. Then whisk in the remaining pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and the grated ginger.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and the minced garlic over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and spread them in a single layer. Add the salt and black ground pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. After the shrimp is fully cooked, transfer them to a plate and set it aside for later.
- Add the sesame to the pan, then add the fresh pineapple and bell peppers and cook for three more minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over, then combine everything together. Let the sauce cook for two to three minutes.
- For serving, trasnfer the shrimp to a serving platter, then sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onion on top and serve with white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg