Pineapple Sweet & Sour Shrimp | How To Make Pineapple Shrimp | Shrimp Recipe | Dinner Idea

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is often less expensive.

Clean and season the shrimp, cut the bell pepper and onion, and slice the pineapple.

In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon red pepper, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix the batter until the desired texture is achieved.

Coat the shrimp in the batter and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Deep fry the shrimp for about 3 minutes, then remove and set aside.

In another pot, add 1 teaspoon oil and sauté the onion for a moment.

Add washed rice to the pot and toss it around.

Pour in coconut milk and add 1 tablespoon of butter, then cover to steam.

Check the shrimp and fry a second batch if necessary, using excess oil to deep fry without turning them.

After frying all the shrimp, prepare the sauce by mixing 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, and apricot preserve in a bowl.

Add cornstarch to the sauce mixture and use pineapple juice to mix it instead of water.

Add the shrimp to the sauce and cover to simmer for about 3 minutes.

Check the rice to ensure it is done steaming, then turn off the heat.

Plate the finished coconut rice and pineapple sweet and sour shrimp.

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