Sweet-and-Sour Jumbo Shrimp with Pineapple

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup quick-cooking brown rice
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained (reserve juice)
• 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp. ketchup
• 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 3 tsp. canola oil
• 1 1/2 lbs. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Makes 4 Servings

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Meanwhile, combine reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar in medium bowl.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until just opaque, 4-5 minutes; transfer to plate. Return skillet to heat and add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add bell pepper and carrot and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and cook 1 minute. Add pineapple juice mixture and shrimp; bring to boil and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Divide shrimp and rice among 4 plates or bowls and sprinkle with scallions. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts. (1 1/2 cups shrimp & 1/2 cup rice)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. Are you a fan  of Chinese takeout? If so, this dish is for you. You can have healthy Chinese meals at home without ordering from your takeout menu. Plus, there is no MSG or any other mystery ingredients in this Chinese meal. This dish literally is sweet-and-sour and so colorful you'll forget it's healthy for you. This meal is also packed with flavor you'll want to eat it again and again. You can also use chicken, turkey, pork or tofu in this recipe and it will still be delicious. If you're thinking about ordering Chinese takeout, PUT DOWN THE PHONE and cook this. You  and your guests will be very happy, trust me.