Panda Express Sizzling Shrimp Recipe
Tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-spicy sauce come together in this quick Panda Express-inspired sizzling shrimp stir-fry.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 8 oz sugar snap peas
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili paste or more to taste
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Heat the oil.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until hot and shimmering.
Cook the shrimp.
- Add the shrimp to the wok and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are no longer translucent. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate plate and set aside.
Cook the aromatics.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the wok. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly softened.
Add the vegetables.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper and sugar snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Prepare the sauce.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Thicken the sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the wok with the vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the vegetables.
Return the shrimp to the wok.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the wok. Toss gently until the shrimp are fully coated in the sauce and heated through.
Serve.
- Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or your preferred side dish.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the low-sodium soy sauce with certified gluten-free tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Use a gluten-free oyster sauce or a gluten-free mushroom-based oyster sauce alternative.
Check the chili paste label to ensure it does not contain wheat or gluten-based additives.
Cornstarch is typically gluten-free, but use a certified gluten-free brand if needed.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as steamed rice, rice noodles, cauliflower rice, or gluten-free fried rice.
Use a gluten-free oyster sauce or a gluten-free mushroom-based oyster sauce alternative.
Check the chili paste label to ensure it does not contain wheat or gluten-based additives.
Cornstarch is typically gluten-free, but use a certified gluten-free brand if needed.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as steamed rice, rice noodles, cauliflower rice, or gluten-free fried rice.