Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp (上海糖醋虾)

上海糖醋虾 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors with tender and succulent shrimp.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Shanghai Shanghai Cuisine Sweet And Sour Shrimp
Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp (上海糖醋虾)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  4. Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the sauce, and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly softened.
  5. Add the fried shrimp to the sauce, and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve the 上海糖醋虾 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp) hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

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

Wok Skillet Paper towels

Tools

Tongs Whisk Chopping board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve 上海糖醋虾 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp) with steamed white rice or fried rice.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can add some diced pineapple to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$15