Camarones Agridulces Cubanos (cuban Sweet And Sour Shrimp)

Camarones Agridulces Cubanos, or Cuban Sweet and Sour Shrimp, is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of Caribbean and Chinese cuisine. This dish features succulent shrimp coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Caribbean Chinese Cuban Cuisine Shrimp Sweet And Sour Caribbean Flavors Chinese Fusion
Camarones Agridulces Cubanos (cuban Sweet And Sour Shrimp)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  5. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the vegetables in the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sweet and sour sauce.
  7. Remove from heat and serve the Camarones Agridulces Cubanos hot, garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet or wok Whisk Cutting board Knife Small bowl

Tools

Serving platter Cooking spoon Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Camarones Agridulces Cubanos over steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$20