Go Back
+ servings
Cashew Shrimp

Delicious Cashew Shrimp: A Quick and Flavorful Meal!

A quick and flavorful Cashew Shrimp recipe combining succulent shrimp with crunchy cashews and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch for texture
For the Cashew Mixture
  • 1 cup Raw cashews toasted
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Snap peas
  • 2 stalks Green onions chopped
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
For the Sauces
  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil for sautéing
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked rice to serve

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the cashews in a large skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the red bell pepper and snap peas for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Push vegetables to one side, add remaining vegetable oil to the empty side, and cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink.
  5. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour over shrimp and vegetables, stirring to coat and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Fold in toasted cashews and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over cooked rice, garnishing with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover Cashew Shrimp can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!