By Eshana Saha
Published Dec 17, 2024

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Master the perfect Kung Pao Shrimp with this delicious recipe

Ingredients: ¼ cup light soy sauce or coconut amino liquid, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tsp Sriracha, 1 tablespoon water

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, salt and black pepper to taste, 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper cut into chunks

3 garlic cloves minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, green onions sliced, ¼ cup peanuts (optional), cooked rice to serve with

Method: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce or coconut amino, sesame oil, maple syrup, Sriracha along with red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water. Whisk them nicely to combine well and set aside.

Season the peeled and deveined shrimps with some salt and pepper and keep them aside. If you are not a fan of shrimp, you can also use boneless chicken.

Now, heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium to high heat. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Immediately add in the bell peppers and cook until golden and slightly softened.

 Now, add shrimps and cook stirring occasionally until pink and opaque, for about 2 minutes. In the case of chicken, you will have to cook it for a longer duration.

 Next, stir in the prepared sauce with the peanuts and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the sauce is thickened and bubbling hot. 

 Transfer the Kung Pao shrimp into a serving bowl next to some cooked rice. Garnish with sliced ​​green onions and serve warm. (Recipe courtesy: Instagram/ foodcolliction)