Shrimp (Or Chicken) With Cashew Nuts Recipe

Name: Shrimp (Or Chicken) With Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying; 1/2 cup cashews, i use regular roasted salted cashews for this recipe; 10 whole dried red chilies; 1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 onion, in large dice; 1 green pepper, in large dice; Sauce; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying
1/2 cup cashews, i use regular roasted salted cashews for this recipe
10 whole dried red chilies
1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, in large dice
1 green pepper, in large dice
Sauce
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
2 teaspoons water

1
Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
2
Mix shrimp with cornstarch.
3
Heat oil*.
4
Deep-fry shrimp (or chicken) until color changes.
5
Drain.
6
Remove.
7
Deep-fry cashews in large strainer until light brown (about 30 seconds).
8
Drain, Remove.
9
Reheat 2 T.
10
oil in wok.
11
Fry chilies until dark brown.
12
Add scallion and garlic.
13
Stir-fry 30 seconds.
14
Add onion, stir-fry 1 minute.
15
Add green pepper, stir-fry 30 seconds more.
16
Remove chilies.
17
Pour in sauce, bring to a boil.
18
Add shrimp (or chicken) and nuts.
19
Mix until shrimp (or chicken) and nuts are glazed.
20
Removed to serving platter.
21
Serve over rice.
22
*You don't HAVE to deep-fry the shrimp and cashews, I usually stir-fry them in 1 T.
23
oil* I use peanut oil for this recipe.

701

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying, 1/2 cup cashews, i use regular roasted salted cashews for this recipe, and more.

Yes, Shrimp (Or Chicken) With Cashew Nuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp (Or Chicken) With Cashew Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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