Kung Pao Shrimp Balls
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Kung Pao Shrimp Balls

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Kung Pao Shrimp Balls

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • shrimp 200g
  • almonds 30g
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 1 tbsp (julienned)
  • dried chili peppers 4-6 pieces
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tsp
  • starch 1 tbsp
  • water 3 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 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.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix soy sauce, salt, sugar, cooking wine, vinegar, starch, water, and sesame oil to make the seasoning sauce for later use.
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Step 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.
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Step 4
Step 4
When the shrimp are cooked, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, and quickly stir-fry.
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Step 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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