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How to Make Kung Pao Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, you've probably heard of Kung Pao Chicken. But have you ever tried Kung Pao Shrimp? This tasty dish features plump, succulent shrimp coated in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, and it's sure to become one of your favorite seafood recipes.

Kung Pao Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish that originates from the Sichuan province. It's known for its bold flavors and the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The dish is usually made with a combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salted peanuts, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil in a bowl. Dissolve cornstarch in water and mix into the bowl. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours; stir occasionally.
  • Mix chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch together to make the sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and stir until pink, about 1 minute. Stir in bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and dried chile; cook for 1 minute. Pour in sauce and peanuts. Cook until sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 2156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 672mg

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