Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines tender shrimp with a tangy sauce, making it a perfect late-night treat. This quick and easy recipe brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine to your home while ensuring it's safe for gluten-sensitive diners.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 250 grams
• Bell pepper (red, diced) - 1 medium
• Pineapple chunks (canned in juice) - 100 grams
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Sesame seeds (for garnish) - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the pineapple chunks and the prepared sweet and sour sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Cholesterol: 160 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers and pineapple.

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