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Kung Pao Shrimp

25 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$17.50530 cal · 40g protein

Ingredients

  • large shrimp1½ lb
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • zucchini1 count
  • roasted peanuts½ cup
  • dried red chilies6 count
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • honey1 tbsp
  • cornstarch1 tbsp
  • jasmine rice1½ cups
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the shrimp 2 minutes until pink; remove.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil and dried chilies for 30 seconds, then the diced pepper and zucchini for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return the shrimp, pour in the sauce, and toss until thickened. Stir in the peanuts.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice. Pull out a kid portion before adding the chilies if needed.

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