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Easy Kung Pao Shrimp

Easy Kung Pao Shrimp

⏱ Prep: 5 min ⏱ Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b. large shrimp (head and shell removed)
  • 1 piece bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 piece onion (chopped)
  • 1.5 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 1.25 cup peanuts
  • 3.25 cup kung pao sauce
  • 1 piece zucchini (diced)
  • 5 piece dried red chili
  • 1 thumb ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 0 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a pan or wok then pour the cooking oil.

  2. Once the cooking oil gets hot, quickly saute the ginger and garlic. Do this fast to prevent the spices from getting burnt.

  3. Put-in the dried chili and peanuts. Stir fry for 1 minute.

  4. Add the onion and zucchini. Cook for 1 minute.

  5. Put-in the bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

  6. Add the shrimp. Continue to stir-fry for 2 to 5 minutes. do not overcook the shrimp

  7. Pour-in the kung pao sauce. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

  8. Add the scallions. Sprinkle salt and pepper, if needed. Try to taste your dish at this point to see if you will need to add salt and pepper.

  9. Stir and transfer to a serving plate.

  10. Share and enjoy!