Today we will tell you about how ordinaryseafood can easily be turned into an incredibly tasty and juicy appetizer. Shrimp in sweet and sour sauce are extremely popular in Asian countries, but recently this dish has smoothly “migrated” from small cafes to the menus of the most expensive and sophisticated restaurants in Europe. Why are we worse? We suggest following the example of the great masters of cooking and, using one of the recipes below, prepare an appetizing dish. It can be eaten as a separate dish or served with a side dish, some add it to pasta.

Shrimp with raisins, tomatoes and cucumbers in tender sauce

As befits a novice cook,We suggest making a test dish. To do this, use this simple recipe. If everything works out and you like the shrimp, experiment with other dishes. For example, you can make a sauce with a lot of spices, with an egg or canned pineapple. Your possibilities are not limited, fortunately, there are a lot of different recipes from great chefs today. Ingredients:

• half kilogram of royal (or other) shrimp
• special sweet and sour ready sauce
• two small tomatoes
• one fresh cucumber
• black ground pepper - optional
• two tablespoons chopped Chinese cabbage
• three medium potatoes (pre-boil it)
• ½ lemon
• 25 grams of fresh greens
• 100 grams of raisins
• salt

Method of preparation:Thanks to the potatoes, the dish turns out very filling, so it can be served without a side dish. Shrimp will be an ideal snack for beer or red wine, if, for example, you decided to invite friends over. So, first, boil the seafood in slightly salted water, but do not keep them for too long, five to seven minutes is enough. Then drain the excess liquid, dry the shrimp a little by throwing them in a colander, and then peel them and cut into large pieces. Now move on to the next step: peel the boiled potatoes and divide them into several parts, and chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes. As for the Chinese cabbage, it should be cut very finely and sprinkled with a pinch of salt. The dish is served on the table like this: shrimp are placed in the center of a large plate, poured with lemon juice and a ready-made sweet and sour sauce bought in the store. Vegetables are beautifully placed around the seafood, seasoned with spices and fresh herbs. At the very end, add raisins, but so that they are not too hard, soak them in hot water beforehand. This is a completely simple recipe that can be useful for a friendly party. Cooking the dish does not require much time and material costs - the products are inexpensive and available to everyone.

Shrimp "Garlic" with sweet and sour sauce

The ingredients listed in the recipe will beenough to prepare three or four servings. If you plan to feed a large company, naturally, you will have to calculate the required amount of products yourself. However, this is not difficult, especially if you make the first dish to try - then next time you will be able to orient yourself "by eye" how much and what to put. Ingredients:

• one kilogram of fresh peeled (preferably large) shrimp
• seven large spoons of starch
• table salt - to taste
• three tablespoons of water
• 130 milliliters of olive oil (recommended to use refined, as it does not give the products a bitter taste)
• four garlic cloves
• 15 grams of granulated sugar
• small spoon of hot chili
• rice vinegar - one teaspoon
• ½ tablespoon of dry wine (recommended to use red)
• 1/3 cup of tomato not too sour sauce or juice

Method of preparation:This recipe requires using quite a lot of garlic, but if you want the dish to taste softer and more delicate, take a little less. Crush the product using a special press or cut it into very small cubes. Now heat the frying pan and pour in the amount of oil specified in the recipe, wait until it heats up. In order not to waste time, pour starch onto the work surface and roll each shrimp in it. It is not at all necessary to boil them, but if you decide to do this, throw the product into lightly salted boiling water and keep it in it for no longer than three minutes, then put it in a colander and let it drain. The seafood will “reach” directly during frying. So, send them into hot oil and cook, not forgetting to turn from one side to the other - then they will brown evenly and look incredibly appetizing. Shrimp cook very quickly - in about two to three minutes. Keep in mind that if you overcook them, instead of the expected juicy dish you will get something that closely resembles rubber. Therefore, as soon as they curl into a ring and acquire a yellowish-orange hue, remove them from the stove. When you have completely completed the task, transfer the seafood to a plate covered with a paper towel. Leave them for fifteen minutes to remove excess fat. Wash the frying pan, pour in a little oil and fry the garlic in it, then pour in granulated sugar, a few pinches of salt and chili. Mix well, and when the vegetable acquires an amber hue, add rice vinegar, tomato juice (or paste), the amount of water and dry wine specified in the recipe. The mixture should not be too liquid, so we recommend adding a tablespoon of starch. Cook the sauce while stirring constantly, then put the shrimp in it and simmer under a closed lid for no longer than five minutes. Try the dish to taste - is there enough sugar and salt, you can add some spices if you wish. Fresh basil and cilantro give the dishes a very unusual aroma. For a side dish, boil rice, distribute it on portioned plates, put hot shrimp on top and pour everything with an appetizing red-orange sauce. As a decoration, use green onions, cut into thin rings, or curly parsley. Enjoy your meal!

Shrimp with egg and celery in tender sauce

This dish is a real find for modernwomen! Firstly, it is very healthy: seafood, celery and egg will give the body a boost of energy. Secondly, the dish is low in calories, which is also important, because every girl wants to look attractive. Well, another plus is that shrimp in a delicate sauce are cooked in just half an hour. So you can make them not only for the arrival of guests, but also cook in the morning to take to work. By adding boiled rice or another side dish to seafood, you will get a rather satisfying lunch, having eaten which you will definitely not remain hungry. Ingredients:

• two chicken eggs (if using quail, take six pieces)
• half kilogram of any shrimp
• 50 grams of wheat flour
• a glass of boiled and pre-chilled water
• two fresh tomatoes
• salt - to taste
• two small onions
• half fresh cucumber
• two tea spoons of sugar
• 10 milliliters of table vinegar
• 200 milliliters of vegetable oil
• two tablespoons soy sauce
• one stalk of celery
• spices - if desired
• a tablespoon of cornstarch

Method of preparation:Of course, if you plan to use peeled shrimp, there will be much less hassle with them. In addition, when inviting guests, try to buy tiger or king seafood - they are juicier and look much better. As for frozen ones, they should be taken out of the refrigerator in advance, at least an hour before cooking, and allowed to thaw. Then rinse them under the tap and dry them, throwing them in a colander. Then sprinkle the shrimp with table salt, freshly ground pepper and other spices at your discretion. In order not to waste a single minute, combine eggs, wheat flour, seasonings and water in a separate bowl, kneading a not too thick dough. Now heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and put the shrimp in it one by one, dipping them in batter beforehand. Fry the seafood for no longer than four minutes. If you want the dish to be not only tasty but also very beautiful, do not forget to turn the seafood with a spatula, then they will brown evenly on all sides. Do you know how to check their readiness? If the shrimp are curled into a ring, have acquired an orange-golden hue and a crispy crust, it means it's time to remove them from the stove! Place the seafood on a paper towel to get rid of excess fat. And while they are cooling, make the sauce. To do this, heat a saucepan, pour in a little vegetable oil, cut the cucumber and tomatoes into equal cubes, and peeled onions into half rings. Now put the vegetables in a hot dish and fry for five minutes. At this time, mix soy sauce, a little cornstarch, salt, granulated sugar, vinegar and water in another bowl. The dressing should not be liquid, but not too thick. When everything is ready, pour it over the vegetables, add a little more water and simmer, covered with a lid. After about a quarter of an hour, add the shrimp to the dressing and cook them, stirring constantly. Then sprinkle with finely chopped celery, set the table and call everyone to taste the hot aromatic dish. Enjoy your meal!

Shrimp with pineapple

We suggest experimenting a little!Of course, not everyone will welcome such innovations, but if you love everything unusual, then you will definitely like this recipe. Shrimp with juicy pineapples, cooked in sweet and sour sauce, is simply delicious, which neither a child nor an adult can resist! Ingredients:

• can of canned pineapple
• 500 grams of large shrimp (better take peeled)
• 80 milliliters of soy sauce
• Spices and condiments - at your discretion
• two tablespoons of starch
• garlic - two denticles
• a small piece of butter (you need about 20 grams)
• half a cup of boiled water
• a little adzhika
• a tablespoon of melted honey

Method of preparation:So, if you bought frozen seafood, naturally, it will take some time for them to “cook”. If you are in a hurry, put them in the microwave for three minutes, turning on the appropriate mode. Then rinse and dry with paper towels. When all the preparations are finished, melt a piece of butter in a saucepan and fry the seafood in it, seasoning them with spices and table salt. Turn the shrimp periodically so that they brown on all sides. If you are using canned pineapple rings, then cut them into small cubes and add to the previous ingredients. Do not pour out all the fruit liquid - add at least half. Cook the dish, stirring constantly. Then add some adjika, soy sauce and honey, previously melted in a double boiler. For lovers of spices, we recommend using fresh marjoram, cilantro or, for example, basil, chopping them as finely as possible. By the way, if you don’t have adjika, replace it with hot mustard or take a more delicate grainy product. When the resulting mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat slightly, cover the pan with a lid and cook for about ten minutes. To thicken the sauce, add a little starch diluted in water almost at the very end and mix thoroughly. Finely chop the garlic or use a special press, then add it to the other products. Voila, juicy shrimp are ready! While you are setting the table, the sauce will steep (this will take at least five minutes). It can be served with a side dish - pasta or rice - or without it.

A useful dish for the whole family

Spend your next weekend usefully foryour health: go out of town with your family, take a walk, and when you get home, please your family with a light, appetizing and juicy dish. It contains a minimum of calories and a maximum of health - seafood will give you a boost of energy and a good mood. We definitely guarantee this! Ingredients:

• 20 milliliters of lemon juice
• 200 grams of royal prawns
• 100 grams of small seafood
• olive oil - for frying
• one zucchini
• 40 milliliters of soy sauce
• a tablespoon of honey
• seasoning and salt - optional

Method of preparation:First, cut the zucchini lengthwise and crosswise into small pieces. Then put it in a frying pan, sprinkle with salt and spices, and fry until half-cooked. After five minutes, add the peeled and pre-washed shrimp. When they release juice, cover the pan with a lid and simmer the products in their own juice. Then add the soy sauce, pour lemon juice over everything, add fragrant honey melted in a double boiler and, if desired, chopped herbs and garlic. The dish can be garnished with a boiled egg, grated on a fine grater. If you are not in the mood, it is better not to go to the stove. After all, true masterpieces are born only in a good mood, so cook with pleasure! We recommend reading:

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