Bev's Jazzed Up Cashew Shrimp Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Bev S Jazzed Up Cashew Shrimp recipe! Sweet, savory, and subtly spicy, this dish features succulent shrimp, crunchy cashews, and a medley of colorful vegetables in a luscious sauce. Served over fluffy rice, it's a complete and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 470.1 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bev's Jazzed Up Cashew Shrimp

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How to Make Bev's Jazzed Up Cashew Shrimp

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon peanut oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet.
  2. Heat over medium heat.
  3. Add 2 dried red chili peppers (adjust to your spice preference) and brown lightly.
  4. Add 2 green onions, chopped, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 red bell pepper, chopped.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Remove 10 red chili peppers (reserve for garnish, optional).
  8. Add 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook until almost pink, about 3 minutes.
  9. Add 1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
  10. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  12. Stir the soy sauce mixture into the shrimp.
  13. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened.
  14. Stir in 1/2 cup roasted cashews.
  15. Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with reserved chili peppers (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

134 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

21g

Carbs

8g

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