Super Easy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

Name: Super Easy Kung Pao Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Water; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar; ⅛ teaspoons Sesame Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (or More To Taste If You Like It Spicy); 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/4 cups Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 12 ounces, weight Large Shrimp, Peeled With The Tails Off; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; Chopped Peanuts, For Serving; Green Onions, For Garnish (optional); Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Water
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
⅛ teaspoons Sesame Oil
1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (or More To Taste If You Like It Spicy)
1 Tablespoon Oil
1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/4 cups Green Bell Pepper, Diced
12 ounces, weight Large Shrimp, Peeled With The Tails Off
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
Chopped Peanuts, For Serving
Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)
Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional)

1
For the sauce: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
For the shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet.
4
Add bell peppers and saute for 23 minutes or until slightly tender.
5
(They will continue to cook with the shrimp and sauce.)
6
Add shrimp and saute until cooked through, 34 minutes.
7
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8
Pour all of the sauce over the shrimp and bell peppers.
9
Turn heat down and allow shrimp to simmer until the sauce is thickened.
10
Serve with chopped peanuts, green onions and sesame seeds for serving, if desired.

141

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 3 Tablespoons Water, 1 teaspoon Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Super Easy Kung Pao Shrimp 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!

Super Easy Kung Pao Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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