Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this lightning-fast Kung Pao Shrimp recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant dish explodes with flavor, boasting a mouthwatering sauce perfect for drizzling over fluffy rice or delicious lo mein noodles. The whole family will be begging for seconds of this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 377.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kung Pao Shrimp

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How to Make Kung Pao Shrimp

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon chile garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 pound shrimp and 1/2 cup peanuts to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  4. Remove shrimp and peanuts from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet. Add 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced, and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  6. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 inch ginger, minced, to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the broth mixture into the skillet with the bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Add the cooked shrimp and peanuts back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately over cooked rice or lo mein noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

17g

Carbs

4g