Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts
Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts brings a balanced heat and gentle sweetness, coating tender shrimp and crisp vegetables in a glossy, peppery sauce. Salty peanuts add a satisfying crunch that contrasts the tangy, umami-rich glaze. It’s great for a quick weeknight dinner or a lively spread with steamed rice and other stir-fries.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Dissolve the cornstarch in water and stir it into the bowl. Add the shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Mix the chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir until pink, about 1 minute. Stir in the bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and dried chile; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the sauce and peanuts. Cook until the sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 692.51 kcal High 35%
- Protein 38.68 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 66.77 g 24%
- Total Fat 33.08 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 4.48 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 275.82 mg High 92%
- Sodium 1286.38 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 11.71 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 24.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 168.64 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.39 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1333.69 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 147.5 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 20.3 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kung Pao Style Shrimp with Peanuts is made with 14 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 692.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Dried Chile Peppers, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 692.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts healthy?
- Kung Pao-Style Shrimp with Peanuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 692.51 calories and 38.68 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1286.38 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.48 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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