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Sweet and Sour Prawns

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This sweet and sour prawns come together really quickly and are full of deliciously tangy prawns, crispy vegetables and sweet and sour sauce. This is better than your local takeout and healthier too!

An overhead image of the sweet and sour prawns served on a white plate with steamed rice.

The pineapple in this recipe really is a secret hero. Pineapple has such a delicious, distinctively tangy-sweet flavor that you just can’t beat. The fuzzy feeling you get on your tongue when eating pineapple comes from a particular enzyme called bromine. This enzyme tenderizes meat, which is why pineapple is often used in marinades to help really make your meat nice and tender. It has an awesome, delicious flavor that really enhances other fruits and vegetables. We think the pineapple in this recipe really helps bring out the best in the prawns, but why not try it yourself and see?

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Sweet and Sour Prawns

This is a tasty, easy, shrimp entree that is sure to turn heads. The fried prawns smell and look almost as good as they taste… and they taste pretty amazing.

This is an easy entree to make at home and it’s ready in about thirty minutes. Perfect for short-notice guests and bringing some excitement to your weeknight dinners. An awesomely tangy sweet and sour sauce brings the best out of your shrimp, veggies, and pineapple.

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You'll Need

You’ll need a few key ingredients to get the most out of this fantastic dish.

Ingredients for sweet and sour prawns.

How to Make Sweet and Sour Prawns

  • Season prawns with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow dish mix together the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
A collage shows how to make batter for sweet and sour prawns.
  • Dredge each prawn in the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then again coat in the flour mixture.
  • In a wok or pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Once it reaches 350°F (177°C), add the battered shrimp and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Work in batches not to overcrowd the pan.  Transfer to a plate. Fry the next batch.
  • Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat the wok over medium-high heat.
  • Once it is hot, add the garlic and onions, stir fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add the peppers and cook further for 1 minute.
A collage shows how to batter prawns.
  • Add in the pineapple and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the prawn and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
A collage shows how to cook sweet and sour prawns.

The naturally sweet-and-savory flavor of these perfectly cooked prawns is beautifully complemented by our batter, veggies, pineapple and of course the sauce.

A close up image of sticky prawn with pineapple and bell pepper pieces.

Serving

You can serve this reliable restaurant style dinner with a side of rice. Steamed Jasmine Rice or Fried Rice would be absolutely perfect. A side of crispy cheese wontons wouldn’t go astray, either. It tastes better than anything you’ll get at a restaurant or in your takeout order, and it’s a quick, easy meal  you can serve after a busy day to help you relax. What an awesome treat!

Sweet and sour prawns are served with steamed rice.

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Sweet and Sour Prawns


  • Author: chefjar
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Description

This sweet and sour prawns come together really quickly and are full of deliciously tangy prawns, crispy vegetables and sweet and sour sauce. This is better than your local takeout and healthier too!


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup store bought sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 pound ( 500 grams) large prawns or shrimp ( deveined, thawed if frozen)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium white onion ( cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 red bell pepper ( cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 green bell pepper ( cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks ( about one 8 ounce can)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Season prawns/ shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow dish mix together the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a separate shallow dish add eggs and whisk.
  • Dredge each prawn in the flour mixture, then dip in the whisked egg, then again coat in the flour mixture.
  • In a wok or pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Once it reaches 350°F (177°C), add the battered shrimp and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Work in batches not to overcrowd the pan.  Transfer  to a plate. Fry the next batch.
  • Discard the oil from wok and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with paper towels.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat the wok over medium-high heat.
  • Once it is hot, add the garlic and onions, stir fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add the peppers and cook further for 1 minute.
  • Add in the pineapple and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the prawn and the sweet and sour sauce, stir to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve over steamed rice.
  • Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Shrimp recipes
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 429kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 844g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 217g

Keywords: sweet and sour prawns, sweet and sour shrimp, stir fry recipes, tempura battered shrimp, easy shrimp dinners

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