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Tropical Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Tropical Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound salad size shrimp, cleaned and peeled
• 1 medium bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can pineapple juice, drained (reserve juice)
• 1 (15 oz.) can tropical fruit salad, drained (reserve juice)
• 2 or 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients
• Measure juices to equal 1 cup (add water if necessary)
• Dissolve cornstarch in juices
• Add to brown sugar mixture
• Stir until smooth and set aside
• Coat the bottom of a large, heavy skillet with oil
• Saute' shrimp with bell pepper until shrimp turn pink
• Add brown sugar mixture and fruit to shrimp
• Stir until blended
• Season with garlic, salt, and pepper
• Simmer about 5 to 10 minutes until well heated
• Serve over hot rice