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Kung pao shrimp recipe in a bowl with rice and chopsticks on the rice.

Easy Kung Pao Shrimp

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
This Kung Pao Shrimp recipe is a delightful combination of tender, juicy shrimp, crisp and colorful bell peppers, a sweet and spicy sauce and the crunch of peanuts
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish, Shrimp
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 Servings
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Ingredients

For the sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium red onion cut into cubes
  • ½ medium red bell pepper cut into cubes
  • ½ medium yellow bell pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 8-10 whole red chilis dried
  • 1½ lb. jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine all the sauce ingredients; soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix and set it aside.
  • Heat oil over a large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Add minced garlic, ginger, and red chili, and saute for a minute. Add the shrimp and season it with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp until it turns opaque for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over along with the peanuts. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Once done, garnish with green onions and serve while it's still warm over the bed of rice.

Notes

  • Stir fry recipes come together quickly so you want to prep everything in advance. 
  • Minimize your prep work by choosing shrimp that’s been peeled and deveined. 
  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely before beginning the recipe. 
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp or it will become chewy.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 2115mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1690IU | Vitamin C: 178mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg
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