Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Ingredients

• •1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 cup snap peas
• •1 carrot, sliced
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •1/4 cup rice vinegar
• •1/4 cup brown sugar
• •1 tbsp cornstarch
• •1/4 cup water
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic, bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.

7. 7

   Serve the sweet and sour shrimp over cooked rice, if desired.