Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Shrimp
ingredients
1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 Tbsp. flour (just enough to very lightly coat the shrimp)
3 tsp. canola oil, divided
1 medium red pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Sauce
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar or 2 tsp. Splenda
1 tsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. arrowroot
preparation
4 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup and set aside.
2. Coat the shrimp very lightly with flour and shake off excess.
3. Heat 2 tsp. of the oil in a large wok set over medium high heat. Sauté the shrimp in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
4. Remove the shrimp from the wok. Add the remaining oil and the peppers and onions and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks and sauce and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
5. Add the shrimp to the mixture and serve.
nutrition
Serving Size: 1 cup
Carbohydrate exchanges: 2
Very lean meat exchanges: 2
Fat exchanges: 0.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 222
Calories From Fat: 41
Total Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: .5 grams
Cholesterol: 162 milligrams
Sodium: 237 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 26 grams
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
Sugars: 16 grams
Protein: 19 grams
