Enhanced Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Cornstarch

1/4 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Bell peppers

1 cup, sliced (mixed colors)

Onion

1 medium, sliced

Pineapple chunks

1 cup, canned or fresh

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Brown sugar

2 tablespoons

Vinegar

2 tablespoons, rice or apple cider vinegar

Ketchup

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Toss in the cornstarch until the shrimp are well coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Add the pineapple chunks, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the vegetable mixture. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and thicken.
5. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss everything together until the shrimp are well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
6. Serve the sweet and sour shrimp over steamed rice or alongside fried rice for a complete meal.