Kung Pau Shrimp
Kung Pau Shrimp
Ingredients
1# large shrimp, peeled, tails off
Marinade
¼ c. soy sauce
¼ c. rice vinegar
2 T. hoisin sauce
1 T. brown sugar
2-3 t. chili paste
½ t. pepper
¼ c. water
1 T. cornstarch
Stir Fry
½ c. peanuts, optional
1-2 T. oil
2 small red/orange peppers, diced
½ onion, diced
2 t. grated ginger
1 t. minced garlic
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients, except water and cornstarch. Add 1/3 of marinade to the shrimp. Marinate, and let stand at room temperature while you prep the vegetables.
To the remaining marinade, whisk in ¼ c. water and cornstarch.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions, peppers, garlic and ginger and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp and stir fry just until opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Add remaining marinade to skillet and simmer until marinade thickens, 2-3 minutes.
Serve with noodles or rice.