Thai Sauce Crispy Shrimp

Thai Sauce Crispy Shrimp

This crispy Thai sweet chili shrimp with pineapple is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes for an irresistible meal. Juicy shrimp are fried to crispy perfection, then tossed with fresh pineapple, crunchy bell peppers, and a glossy sauce made with Thai sweet chili, garlic, and ginger. The pineapple adds a tropical sweetness, while the peppers bring a subtle heat and vibrant color. A quick stir-fry locks in the bold flavors, creating a dish that’s both crunchy and saucy. Perfect served over rice, this recipe is a delicious twist on classic sweet and sour shrimp—easy to make yet impressive enough for any occasion. The secret? A homemade sugar-vinegar glaze that enhances the shrimp’s crispiness while keeping every bite juicy and flavorful. Try it for a restaurant-quality meal at home!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
200g

The aromatics

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pineapple
1 cup (150g)
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green pepper
½ cup (75g)
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red pepper
½ cup (75g)

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
2 cloves
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ginger
1 tbsp (minced)
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starch
2 tbsp
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Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp
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salt
¼ tsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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water
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Remove the shrimp’s guns and whiskers, and then remove the shrimp’s intestines from the second segment of the back.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Drain the water and add starch to mix well and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Peel and dice the pineapple, and soak it in salt water for a while; cut the green and red peppers into small pieces.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Chop the garlic and ginger into small pieces.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Fry the shrimp in a pot of oil until the skin is crispy, and put them in one by one to avoid sticking together.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain the excess oil.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Mix salt, sugar, and vinegar with 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of starch to make a uniform sauce.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Heat oil in a pot, add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add Thai sweet chili sauce and the prepared sugar and vinegar sauce, and bring to a boil.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the shrimp, pineapple, and green and red peppers, and stir-fry until well combined.

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