Go Back
–+ servings
Plate of spicy Hunan Shrimp garnished with vegetables and herbs

Hunan Shrimp

A vibrant and spicy dish featuring shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a tantalizing sauce with honey and Hunan chili paste, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
  • 1 each red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 each green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Hunan chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for serving Cooked rice or noodles

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the onions and sauté for one to two minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for about five minutes until they are vibrant and slightly tender.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp and cook for three to four minutes until pink and opaque. Sear an extra minute on each side for crispiness.
  6. While the shrimp is cooking, whisk together the chili paste, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
  7. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, allowing it to bubble and coat everything.
  8. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary, then remove from heat.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve over steamed jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the sauce.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for added freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Consider personalizing this dish by using firm tofu instead of shrimp for a vegetarian or vegan option. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of chili paste. Adding broccoli or snap peas can introduce extra crunch and color.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!