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Hunan Shrimp

Hunan Shrimp: a fiery Chinese recipe with succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables and a bold sauce packed with heat, sweet and savory goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Hot and Spicy Chinese Shrimp, Hunan Shrimp, Hunan Shrimp with Vegetables
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For spicy hunan sauce:

  • cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tbsp chili paste
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp honey

For shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • lb green beans trimmed and cut into 2” pieces
  • tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Toss shrimp pieces with cornstarch and salt to evenly coat. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
  • Add shrimp in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden on the bottom. Flip and cook another minute (don’t worry about cooking it through yet). Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • Add green beans and green onions to same skillet and stir fry on high heat until blistering, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook a minute more.
  • Add shrimp back to the skillet along with the sauce mixture, stirring to coat. Let it come to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes more.
  • Taste and add red pepper flakes if you like it spicier

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Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg