Camarones Agridulces Estilo Cubano (cuban Style Sweet And Sour Shrimp)

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

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Latin American Chinese Shrimp Sweet And Sour Cuban Cuisine Chinese Cuisine
Camarones Agridulces Estilo Cubano (cuban Style 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
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, heat some oil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic, onion, and bell peppers until they start to soften.
  4. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.
  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 everything in the sweet and sour sauce.
  7. Serve the Camarones Agridulces over cooked white rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
280 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
25g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet or wok Cutting board Knife Small bowl Wooden spoon or spatula

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a side of fried plantains.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar and rice vinegar.

Cost

$15