KUNG PAO SHRIMP

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Kung pao shrimp is a fantastic dish that always goes down well! Serve with rice.

Provided by Lisa Somerset

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2156.4 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

Tayyab Ruk
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I'm not a big fan of Kung Pao Shrimp, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked well. I would definitely make this again if I was in the mood for Kung Pao Shrimp.


md shubo
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The Kung Pao Shrimp was good, but not great. The sauce was a bit bland and the shrimp were slightly overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Akij gaming M. M.M.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the Kung Pao Shrimp turned out great! The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding a little bit of sugar. Overall, I was very happy with this recipe.


nomatter bhalaki
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The Kung Pao Shrimp was delicious! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked just right. I especially liked the addition of peanuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch.


yasheka james
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Kung Pao Shrimp turned out amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. My family loved it and I will definitely be making this again soon.


huria alqassas
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This is by far the best Kung Pao Shrimp recipe I've tried! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, sourness, and heat. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I will defini


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