Description
Kung Pao Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that brings together succulent shrimp, crunchy peanuts, and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. This dish not only delivers an explosion of taste in just 30 minutes but also allows for customizable spice levels. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, Kung Pao Shrimp is a delightful twist on comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep the ingredients: Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
- 2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and Sichuan peppercorns; set aside.
- 3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 3 minutes until pink; remove from pan.
- 4. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds before adding bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes).
- 5. Return shrimp to the skillet along with the sauce. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6. Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions or extra peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg