Kung Pao Shrimp Balls
This **Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Almonds** is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch. Marinated in cooking wine and starch for tenderness, the shrimp are stir-fried with fragrant garlic, scallions, ginger, and fiery dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing-spicy kick. A savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil coats the shrimp, while toasted almonds add a delightful nutty texture. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste with every bite—perfect for spice lovers and seafood enthusiasts alike. Serve it hot over rice for an irresistible meal that’s bursting with umami and heat!
10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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shrimp🥩
almondsThe aromatics
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garlic🧅
scallions🧅
ginger🧅
dried chili peppers🧅
Sichuan peppercornsThe sauce & seasonings
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soy sauce🧂
salt🧂
sugar🧂
cooking wine🧂
vinegar🧂
starch🧂
water🧂
sesame oilInstructions
1. Step 1
Rinse the shrimp and drain well; cut the garlic, scallions, and ginger into small pieces for later use. Mix the processed shrimp with cooking wine, starch, and a pinch of salt, and marinate for a while to absorb the flavor.
2. Step 2
Mix soy sauce, salt, sugar, cooking wine, vinegar, starch, water, and sesame oil to make the seasoning sauce for later use.
3. Step 3
Heat oil in a pot to 60% heat, add dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they are loose.
4. Step 4
When the shrimp are cooked, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, and quickly stir-fry.
5. Step 5
Add the seasoning sauce and stir-fry evenly; finally, add the almonds before serving and stir-fry until the sauce is absorbed.
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