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Kung Pao Shrimp

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 Mins

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Under 30 Mins!

Ingredients

For Sauce:

  • â…“ cup low sodium chicken stock

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch


For Marinade

  • ¾ pound shrimp peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch


Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1 small onion chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks

  • 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks

  • 1 tablespoon garlic grated

  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if desired

  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts

Preparation

  • Combine shrimp, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Let marinate 10 minutes (while prepping the other vegetables). Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.

  • Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes or just until it turns pink (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  • Add more oil to the pan if needed and add onions. Cook 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften.

  • Add in the red and green bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes or just until the vegetables start to soften.

  • Add the sauce and cook until it begins to thicken. Stir in the shrimp and simmer 1 minute more or just until cooked through.

  • Stir in green onions and peanuts and serve over rice.

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