Sweet and Sour Shrimp

(from elchallis’s recipe box)

Calories: 177 Fat: 4g Protein: 18g Carb: 16.2 Fiber 0.8g

Cook time: 9 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Chinese, Entree, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 talespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons sesame or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium size gree pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium size fresh shrimp

Directions

  1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple chunks aside.

  2. Combine reserved juice, cornstarch, and next three ingredients; set aside.

  3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and add oil.

  4. Place over medium high heat until hot. Add gree peper and onion; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.

  5. Add shrimp; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.

  6. Stir cornstarch mixture and pineapple chunks into shrimp mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

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