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Spicy Shrimp stir- fry
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Spicy Shrimp stir-fry with pineapple in Sweet Chilli Sauce

Spicy Shrimp stir-fry
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 255kcal

Equipment

  • Wok; Cast iron Skillet; Large pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound shrimp small-medium
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno ground (powder)
  • 1/3 cup red bell peppers
  • 1/3 cup yellow bell peppers optional
  • 1/3 cup green bell peppers optional
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/3 cup yellow onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green onions sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

Ingredients for Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

Instructions

  • Whisk together your sweet thai chilli sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, corn starch, and ½ tsp chilli pepper powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Dry your shrimps with paper towels. 
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine shrimp with salt, black pepper, ground jalapeno, and ½ tsp chilli pepper powder.
  • Heat a wok, skillet or large pan over medium-high heat. 
  • Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and your sesame oil to the pan.
  • Add the shrimp to the heated oil at least ½ inch apart, leave to cook for 1 minute. Turnover and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean platter or plate.
  • After removing your cooked shrimp, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
  • Add the onions and let cook for 1 minute until you get that pleasant aroma.
  • Add in the pineapple chunks and stir-fry for one-two minutes or until the pineapple starts to caramelize.
  • Add bell peppers and let stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Pour in your whisked sauce that you made earlier over the ingredients. Stir constantly and let cook until the sauce is thickened for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the cooked shrimps, stir to combine, and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm on a bed of rice or pasta.

Notes

This dish can last for up to two days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg