Hunan Shrimp
Crispy coated shrimp gets pan-fried to golden perfection in this better-than-takeout recipe! Tossed with tender veggies in a savory-sweet sauce, Hunan Shrimp is sure to be a new favorite in your dinner rotation.
Listen up, takeout lovers! Craving some juicy Hunan shrimp but tired of soggy, flavorless seafood and limp veggies? Step away from the delivery app and let me introduce you to this homemade Hunan shrimp that’s SO good, it’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about Chinese takeout. Okay, maybe not but it’s delicious and easy to make and you’re going to want it all the time.
Sweet honey meets spicy chili paste, combined with ginger and garlic to coat the tender shrimp in the most amazing flavor. And the best part? Hunan shrimp is ready in under 30 minutes, which is way faster than the time it takes for your order to arrive, and trust me, the flavor is light years ahead. So ditch the takeout menu and whip up this recipe instead. You can thank me later.
With this simple list of ingredients, you’re ready to stir-fry up some Hunan shrimp that’ll leave takeout in the dust.
- 3 tablespoons shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups green beans, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced more for garnish