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Monday, August 28, 2023

Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-Fry for Two


Light, simple, and super tasty, this little stir-fry for two is as flavorful as it is easy to put together. Like any stir-fry, it cooks in minutes and delivers rich sweet-and-sour taste—with a touch of spice—and a little glossy finish that's kind of pretty.

Note: If fresh pineapple is available, go for that. You can use canned, but nothing beats the real fruit. Cut it into small cubes for easy eating.


Serves 2

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 
For the Stir-Fry
  • 6 tsp water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil, divided
  • 1/2 lb small-medium shrimp (36-40 count), shelled and deveined
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced and separated
  • 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup small pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup cooked white rice, for serving
Stir-Fry Ingredients
Preparation

For the Sauce
  1. Whisk the chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sambal oelek in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry 35-40 seconds. Add the broth mixture and simmer 2 minutes. (Reduce the heat if the mixture comes to a hard boil.)
  3. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set aside. Do not wipe out the wok.
Mixed Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients
Garlic and Ginger 
Sauce Added
For the Stir-Fry
  1. Whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  2. Re-heat the wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, swirling to coat. 
  3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the white parts of the scallions, chiles, and bell pepper and stir-fry 3 minutes.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  6. Return the shrimp to the wok and stir in the reserved sauce. Simmer 1 minute.
  7. Re-whisk the cornstarch mixture and add to the wok. Stir well until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. 
Shrimp Beginning to Stir-Fry
Stir-Fried Shrimp
Vegetables Beginning to Stir-Fry
Pineapple Added 
Shrimp and Sauce Added

To serve, divide the rice between 2 shallow bowls. Divide the shrimp mixture on top and sprinkle the green parts of the scallions over all.

Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-Fry

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