Hunan Shrimp Recipe (Spicy, Quick + Easy!)
Hunan Shrimp: a fiery Chinese recipe with succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables and a bold sauce packed with heat, sweet and savory goodness.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For spicy hunan sauce:
- ⅓ 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
- ⅓ lb green beans trimmed and cut into 2” pieces
- ⅛ 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