Kung Pao Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, coat the shrimp with the cornstarch.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the peanuts, green onions, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and stir until well coated with the sauce.
6. Serve over rice and enjoy your homemade Kung Pao Shrimp!