Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    520 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb. large shrimp head and shell removed
  • 1 piece bell pepper chopped
  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 3/4 cup kung pao sauce
  • 1 piece zucchini diced
  • 5 pieces dried red chili
  • 1 thumb ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
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Instructions

  1. Heat a pan or wok then pour the cooking oil.
  2. Once the cooking oil gets hot, quickly saute the ginger and garlic. Do this fast to prevent the spices from getting burnt.
  3. Put-in the dried chili and peanuts. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  4. Add the onion and zucchini. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Put-in the bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp. Continue to stir-fry for 2 to 5 minutes. do not overcook the shrimp
  7. Pour-in the kung pao sauce. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Add the scallions. Sprinkle salt and pepper, if needed. Try to taste your dish at this point to see if you will need to add salt and pepper.
  9. Stir and transfer to a serving plate.
  10. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3g Calories 520kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 381mg (127%) Sodium 1951mg (81%) Potassium 764mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 2193IU (44%) Vitamin C 76mg (84%) Calcium 297mg (30%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3g
Calories 520kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 381mg 127%
Sodium 1951mg 81%
Potassium 764mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 2193IU 44%
Vitamin C 76mg 84%
Calcium 297mg 30%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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