Hunan Shrimp (湖南虾)

湖南虾 (Hunan Shrimp) is a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine, known for its spicy and flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Hunan Shrimp (湖南虾)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet Whisk Small bowl

Tools

Cutting board Knife Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hunan Shrimp over steamed rice or with a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more chili garlic sauce to the dish. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Cost

$15