Kung Pao Shrimp

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14 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 15MINS

Kung Pao Shrimp

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3 ratings

This spin on the American-Chinese classic features delectable shrimp, bell pepper, and crunchy roasted peanuts covered in a savory and slightly (or very!) spicy sauce. So easy to prepare and ready in only 15 minutes!

Kung Pao Shrimp

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This spin on the American-Chinese classic features delectable shrimp, bell pepper, and crunchy roasted peanuts covered in a savory and slightly (or very!) spicy sauce. So easy to prepare and ready in only 15 minutes!

15MINS

Total Time

$3.03

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

Sauce

2 Tbsp

2 Tbsp

Light Soy Sauce

1/2 Tbsp

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

1 tsp

Sesame Oil

1 tsp

Stir-Fry

2 Tbsp

Peanut Oil

8

Dried Chili Peppers

cut into bite-sized pieces

1

Green Bell Pepper, chopped

1 piece

Fresh Ginger, julienned, peeled

2-inch

2 cloves

Garlic, minced

1 lb

peeled, deveined, tail on

1/4 cup

Dry Roasted Peanuts

1 stalk

Scallion

cut into 1-inch pieces

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

346

Fat

16.3 g

Protein

30.5 g

Carbs

26.2 g

Kung Pao Shrimp

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step 1

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the Rice Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1/2 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Sesame Oil (1 tsp), and Corn Starch (1 tsp). Set it aside.

step 2

In a wok over medium heat, heat the Peanut Oil (2 Tbsp). Add the Dried Chili Peppers (8) and Green Bell Pepper (1) and stir-fry slowly, allowing the skin of the bell pepper to blister.

step 2 In a wok over medium heat, heat the Peanut Oil (2 Tbsp). Add the Dried Chili Peppers (8) and Green Bell Pepper (1) and stir-fry slowly, allowing the skin of the bell pepper to blister.

step 3

Add the Fresh Ginger (1 piece) and Garlic (2 cloves) and stir-fry for about 20 seconds until aromatic.

step 3 Add the Fresh Ginger (1 piece) and Garlic (2 cloves) and stir-fry for about 20 seconds until aromatic.

step 4

Add the Shrimp (1 lb), spreading them in a single layer. Cook the bottom side of the shrimp, then flip and stir-fry them for about 1 minute or until fully cooked.

step 4 Add the Shrimp (1 lb), spreading them in a single layer. Cook the bottom side of the shrimp, then flip and stir-fry them for about 1 minute or until fully cooked.

step 5

Add the Dry Roasted Peanuts (1/4 cup) and stir in the sauce. When the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and toss in the Scallion (1 stalk).

step 5 Add the Dry Roasted Peanuts (1/4 cup) and stir in the sauce. When the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and toss in the Scallion (1 stalk).

step 6

Transfer to a serving dish and serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!

step 6 Transfer to a serving dish and serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!

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