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Tender shrimp wok fried in a sweet and spicy sauce with fresh veggies, this Panda Express Copycat Wok-Fried Shrimp recipe is going to quickly become your favorite go-to easy dinner! Serve over rice for a perfect weeknight meal.
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Panda Express Copycat Wok-Fired Shrimp (Sizzling Shrimp)

Tender sizzling shrimp wok fried in a sweet and spicy sauce with fresh veggies, this Panda Express Copycat Wok-Fired Shrimp recipe is going to quickly become your favorite go-to easy dinner! Serve over rice for a perfect weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps 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 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili paste more or less to taste
  • 2 tbsps oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
  • Add the shrimp to the wok and cook until no longer translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
  • Add garlic and onions, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the peppers and snap peas, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir in the sauce mixture, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the wok and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.