Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
Make Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separated. Mince the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Stir in the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6
Add Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- 7
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in the roasted peanuts and the green parts of the green onions. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
