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Kung Pao Shrimp

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A quick and delicious Kung Pao Shrimp recipe with vibrant vegetables, tender shrimp, and crunchy peanuts, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts or cashews
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch to make a marinade. Add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  5. Add the diced bell peppers and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the peanuts and green onions, and add chili paste if desired. Cook for an additional minute.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Best served immediately while hot. Can be customized with more vegetables or different proteins.

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