Kung Pao Shrimp is a favorite among Keto dieters, it provides a well-balanced meal with high protein, low carb ingredients. It's one of the healthiest dishes you'll find on a Chinese restaurant menu.
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock or water
Stir Fry:
- 4~6 dried chile de arbol peppers or other dried chiles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (120 g) whole roasted unsalted peanuts
Seasoning:
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes white pepper
Instructions
- Mix the sauce- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until fully combined and cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
- Toast the dry chiles- In a large wok or skillet over medium-high, toast the dry chiles until they have deepened in color and have begun to release a toasty aroma, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatic- Heat up a wok and add the cooking oil until the oil is very hot. Add the garlic and do a few quick stirs until the garlic is light brown, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the vegetables- Add the green & red bell pepper for about 1 minute.
- Add the large shrimp & sauce- Add the shrimp & Kung Pao sauce to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add dried red chilies & peanuts- Add dried red chilies and the peanuts to the pan and stir fry for about 1minute.
- Add seasoning- Sprinkle in the scallions, add the sesame oil, and a pinch of white pepper. Stir everything in the pan to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve- immediately with a side of rice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
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Tips & Notes:
Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 14g, Sugar: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Cholesterol: 287g, Iron: 1.4mg, Calcium: 38mg, Vitamin A: 1140IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Sodium: 1120mg, Potassium: 637mg, Saturated Fat: 1g,
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 267kcal (13%)
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