Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
– 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
– ½ cup unsalted peanuts
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust based on spiciness preference)
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Easy Kung Pao Shrimp can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Shrimp: Begin by peeling and deveining the shrimp, ensuring they are clean and ready to cook.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the bell pepper and trim the snap peas. You can use any veggies you have on hand.
3. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
5. Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger. Sauté briefly. Then add the bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
6. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the peanuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
7. Cook Through: Allow the stir-fry to cook for another minute, ensuring everything is hot and well-integrated.
8. Garnish: Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
9. Serve: Plate the Easy Kung Pao Shrimp over steamed rice or noodles.
10. Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot.
These steps will guide you in effortlessly creating this incredible dish that captures the essence of Kung Pao flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g