Kung Pao Shrimp
23 comments
Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2002, America's Test Kitchen TV
Our version of kung pao shrimp uses pantry staples to make a complex, spicy sauce for stir-fried shrimp and peanuts.
has video
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Inspired by the traditional Sichuan dish, we wanted a recipe for kung pao shrimp that would deliver savory heat and perfectly cooked shrimp. We stir-fried marinated shrimp for just a few seconds (so that we wouldn’t overcook them) and then ...