Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

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4.7

45 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    130 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

The Best Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe - a Chinese Food Takeout Copycat -tastes just like takeout Kung Pao Shrimp from your favorite Chinese food restaurant - in half the time it takes to drive to get it, and a million times more delicious! 

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Ingredients

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  • tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Sriracha you can add more to taste as desired
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini cut into thin half-rounds
  • 6-10 hot thai red chilis dried
  • 12 oz large shrimp peeled with the tails off
  • ¼ cup water chestnuts drained
  • 1 tsp fresh diced garlic
  • ¼ tsp fresh ginger minced
  • peanuts chopped, optional
  • green onions sliced, optional
  • sesame seeds chopped, optional
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Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet on high heat.
  2. Make the Kung Pao sauce - Whisk the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch and sriracha together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Add bell peppers, celery, zucchini, and hot Thai peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender. (They will continue to cook with the shrimp and sauce).
  4. Add in shrimp and sauté until cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add in garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour the Kung Pao sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Turn the heat down and allow the shrimp to simmer until the sauce is thickened.
  7. Serve with chopped peanuts, green onions and sesame seeds for serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 949mg (40%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 668IU (13%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 949mg 40%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 668IU 13%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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