Tropical Passion Sweet Sour Shrimp

Dive into a burst of tropical flavor with this show-stopping Tropical Passion Sweet Sour Shrimp recipe! Perfectly seared shrimp are coated in a luscious sweet and tangy sauce made with vibrant passion fruit pulp, juicy pineapple chunks, and a kiss of honey and soy sauce for an irresistible balance of flavors. This dish is elevated with colorful bell peppers, fragrant garlic, and a hint of ginger, delivering layers of freshness and zing in every bite. Thickened to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings to every piece for maximum flavor. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this quick 35-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight escape to the tropics. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or coconut rice to soak up the savory-sweet magic!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup passion fruit pulp
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and passion fruit pulp. Stir well and set aside.

Step 2

In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Stir-fry the minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 7

Stir in the pineapple chunks and pour the prepared passion fruit sauce over the vegetables. Bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately with steamed rice or coconut rice for a complete tropical meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1458.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1396.4

Total Fat 33.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 4154.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 97.0g
Protein 134.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 532.9mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 3341.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.6%

Protein: 36.9%

Carbs: 42.6%