This amazing DIY recipe for Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp is much more healthy for you and to has far fewer calories than your average Chinese Take-Out or Delivery. You will find no heavy breading on the shrimp, hence far less fat or empty calories since we will not be frying as traditional method calls for when making Sweet and Sour Shrimp.
My recipe calls for jumbo shrimp, crunchy red bell peppers and green bell peppers with sweet delicious fresh pineapple in a lovely thick homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice
I am seriously fond of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai foods, you name it — I love it when it comes to Asian dishes. Unfortunately, when I worked at the office full-time my waistline started showing how much I loved Asian foods from constantly eating out at my favorite Asian Restaurants.
I’m sure you are thinking. “I have always been told Asian food is extremely healthy and good for you, what is she talking about?” Yes, it is… however most Asian restaurants serve dishes on the menu that are more Special Occasion or Americanized Recipes. What does that mean? One good example of special occasion dishes and calories are our Holiday recipes we enjoy only on Holidays since they are so high in calories…We don’t eat them all year around with our meals for that reason even though they are so delicious.
I decided to cut some of those unwanted and empty calories today with my recipe for one of my favorite menu items Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp by eliminating all of the breading and oils and share it with you today. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have… Below you will find simple instructions to make you own and cut a few calories while doing so.
Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp, cleaned and steamed
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cups fresh pineapple chunks, or canned, reserve juice
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, red pepper, and shrimp to pan; sauté 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is done. Remove shrimp from pan; set aside.
- Add red, green, and yellow bell pepper to pan, and sauté 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add pineapple fresh chunks or canned to pan; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine the reserved 1/2 cup juice, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, and sugar in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. In the Medium sauce pan cook 3-5 minutes till thickened on medium heat .
- Serve over a bed of fluffy white steamed rice.
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This looks so healthy and delicious! I love the beautiful combination of colors and flavors. As always, nicely done! You’ve such a flare for seafood!
Thank you Nicole— I think you just made my day!!!
This looks so incredibly fresh and delicious! Wonderful recipe!
Thank you Kecia! You know how I love shrimp and anything colorful!
Perfect for the Hot days we’re having right now! Thanks Heidy!
Thank you KC, I love fruit , vegetables and of course MOST of ALL shrimp!
Heidy, I love this light version, I can’t wait to make this for my family. Shrimp is a favorite in our house!
Thank you, I have been trying to watch a little closer so I enjoyed having a favorite that was healthy!
Beautiful presentation and with all those peppers your Asian Dish really caught my eye! Love Sweet and Sour chicken and can not wait to try the shrimp!! Looks so healthy without all the breading too!
Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a great healthy alternative to the usual Sweet and Sour dishes!Glad you enjoyed it!!
sounds wonderful Heidy! I’ve had shrimp on my brain for some time now, I need to make this recipe!
Thank you Renee! Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp is great without all the guilt!
Love how you’ve lightened up this classic favorite. Delish and guilt free! Nicely done. It’s on my “to do” list. Thanks Heidy!
Thanks KC, I love sweet and sour but always feel heavy after eating all that breading. This is my way of enjoying Sweet and Sour Shrimp without the guilt.
Oh yum! I love shrimp and this recipes sounds so delicious. I love that it is full of such healthy natural ingredients too! Great job Heidy!
Thanks so much Vohn! I eat a lot of fish and seafood but I can not eat fried foods often and when I do I feel so heavy and YUCKY I tend to avoid them! Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp was my way of having no remorse lol!!!
Great way for all of us shrimp lovers to add one more recipe to our collections! Love this one, Heidy!
Thanks Dan let me know how the Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp turns out for you!!!
Gorgeous picture. This looks so delicious and fresh. My family loves shrimp so this is definitely one I want to try. Pinning!
Kristin Thank you so much for saying so!!! Shrimp is a big favorite at our house as well! Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp was so easy to make! Plus it saved me a ton of money not ordering out!
Sounds delicious. We enjoy sweet and sour stir fry, your recipe sounds perfect. Will definitely give it a try. Pinned/shared.
Thanks Joanne!Let me know how your family likes the Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipe!
This looks great and yes, so much healthier than the breaded fried sweet and sour dish that restaurants serve! I prefer your version anytime!
Thank you ! I love the fact not only is this Sweet and Sour Shrimp more healthy …but think of how much money you can save not having to order out!!! You can buy more shrimp lol!!!
This is great! I love finding ways to recreate our favorite take out dishes at home! Save money and TASTES so much better! <3 win/win
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp recipe!
sounds like a winner to me! I love that you made this healthy.
Thank you glad you enjoyed the shrimp recipe
Ooh yum! I love sweet and sour shrimp and this looks amazing!
Thank you Sarah! Shrimp is a favorite of mine! Glad you dropped by to check out the recipe for Light Sweet and Sour Shrimp!
Looks wonderful, Heidy…I haven’t had sweet and sour shrimp in a long while…pinning your recipe to try!
THanks Michelle— I love Sweet and SOur Shrimp–especially when it doesn’t add on so many calories to my day <3