Hunan Shrimp
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets 🥦
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced into strips 🌶️
- 1 Green bell pepper, sliced into strips 🫑
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for high-heat stir-frying) 🍳
- For the Hunan Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce 🏺
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce 🌊
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar 🍶
- 1 tsp Chili bean sauce (Doubanjiang) or Sriracha for heat 🔥
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced 🫚
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- Garnish:
- Sesame seeds for a nutty crunch 🥯
- Sliced green onions for a fresh finish 🌱
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic. Set aside. 🥣🌪️✨
- Sizzle the Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside. 🍤🔥🥇
- Stir-Fry the Veggies: In the same pan, add a splash more oil if needed. Toss in the broccoli and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant. 🥦🌶️🫑
- Bring it Together: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan. Pour the Hunan sauce over everything. 🌊🍤🤝
- The Glossy Glaze: Toss constantly for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and perfectly coats every piece of shrimp and vegetable as seen in the photo! 🍯📈🤤
- The Final Flourish: Remove from heat and generously sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions. 🥯🌱🎨
- Serve: Pile it high in a bowl and serve immediately while it’s hot and saucy! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Glossy” Secret: As shown in the photo, the key to that beautiful shine is stir-frying on high heat so the sauce caramelizes slightly around the shrimp! 🍤🛡️💎
- The “Heat” Hack: Hunan cuisine is known for being spicy! If you like extra fire, add a few dried red chilies to the oil before adding your shrimp. 🌶️🔥🎯
