Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

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Kung Pao Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine sherry, cornstarch salt and pepper. Mix well. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl combine all sauce ingredients, mix well, cover and refrigerate until needed.
  3. Heat the wok to medium heat, all a tablespoon of oil and add dried chilies and stir fry until the pepper began to char (just starting to turn black but do not completely char them). Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Add a tiny bit more oil. Add garlic and ginger stir fry for 15 seconds. Add shrimp and stir fry until shrimp turn pink (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add peppers, peanuts and green onions to the pan. Increase the heat and pour the sauce into the pan and stir until thickened and bubbly. Serve with white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 119.01 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.78g 10%
Cholesterol 2.47mg 1%
Sodium 610.47mg 25%
Potassium 215.83mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.54g 3%
Sugars 3.14g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 8%
Protein 4.84g 10%
Vitamin C 44.4mg 74%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 21.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.44 Kcal (659 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.97g 10%
Cholesterol 3.26mg 1%
Sodium 807.6mg 25%
Potassium 285.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.62g 3%
Sugars 4.15g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 8%
Protein 6.41g 10%
Vitamin C 58.8mg 74%
Iron 1.5mg 6%
Calcium 28.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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