Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe - Ready In Minutes

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5.0

90 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Chinese

Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe - Ready In Minutes

Kung pao shrimp is a easy, quick and delicious stir-fried shrimp with a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 400 gram or 14 ounces shrimp (or prawn) peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 5 dried red chili
  • 3-4 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • ½ inch fresh ginger minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red Sichuan peppercorns freshly ground
  • ½ green bell pepper cut into 1 inch square
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into 1 inch square
  • ½ medium-sized onion cut into 1 inch square
  • 2 stalks scallion greens cut into 1 inch long
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoon Water or stock
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Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp: Toss the shrimp together with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Make the kung pao sauce: Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, ground white pepper, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Cook the shrimp: Heat the pan or wok over high heat, then add one tablespoon of oil and shrimp. Sear them for 1 minute from each side and transfer them to a plate.
  4. Stir fry the aromatics and dried chilies: Heat remaining oil, add dried red chilies, ground sichuan peppercorn, garlic, and ginger. Stir constantly over medium flame for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  5. Add the veggies: Add onion and bell peppers, then stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp: add the shrimp back to the pan and stir-fry for a minute.
  7. Add kung pao sauce: Stir sauce once more to prevent clumping (the cornstarch usually settles to the bottom, so be sure it is well incorporated) and pour into the pan; stir fry for another minute.
  8. Add peanuts and scallion greens: Once the sauce is thick enough, turn off the heat and add scallion greens and roasted peanuts. Toss to combine.
  9. Serve: Dish out and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 1570mg (65%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 1570mg 65%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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