Sweet and Sour Shrimp (with Homemade Sauce)

 

For Sweet and Sour Sauce:

Ingredients…

4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded

2 ounces agave nectar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Directions…

Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend for 30 seconds. Reserve.

For Shrimp and Vegetables:

Ingredients…

1 pound large (16-20) count shrimp, peeled, cleaned, de-veined

2 ounces bok choy, chopped

2 ounces red onion, julienne

1 ounce carrots, shredded

2 ounces red pepper, julienne

1 ounce celery sliced thin

½ cup fresh pineapple, cubed

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 

Directions…

In a heavy sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, celery, and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook for3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add sauce and cook for 3 minutes. As sauce begins to simmer, add bok choy and pineapples.

Cook additional 2-3 minutes or until shrimp reaches 145 degrees for 15 seconds.

Serves 4