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Sweet and Sour Glazed Shrimp Recipe

Sweet and Sour Glazed Shrimp is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish made with tender shrimp and a sticky homemade glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan recipe is better than takeout and customizable for a variety of dietary needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

For the glaze:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low-carb sweetener erythritol, monk fruit, or honey if not keto
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients: vinegar, sweetener, tomato paste, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Pour the glaze into the skillet and toss shrimp to coat.
  • Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and sticky.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook fast and can turn rubbery.
  • Add veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for a complete meal.
  • Use pre-peeled shrimp to save prep time.
  • Adjust sweetness and acidity in the glaze to your taste.
  • For meal prep, store shrimp and sauce separately to maintain texture.