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Kung pao shrimp

From the video “How to Make Kung Pao Shrimp with Jet Tila | Ready Jet Cook With Jet Tila | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~5 min
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Serves
~2
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Cost
~$2.70*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$24.30* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain tree nuts, gluten, shellfish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$5.40*for the batch in the video
~$2.70*per serving

You save about ~$24.30* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$48.60* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 9 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 86% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving199 kcal · 10% of 2,000
Fat3.4 g4%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Sodium1,168 mg51%
Carbohydrate5 g2%
Fiber0.1 g0%
Total sugars0.1 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein38 g75%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+1 of 20
  • Saturated fat−3 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 4 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for shrimp, chicken stock, sesame oil, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: dried chiles de arbol, garlic, onion, bell pepper, green onion, cashews and 4 more. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pan
  • cleaver
  • wooden spatula
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact ingredient quantities were not specified.
  • Cooking times and specific heat settings were not provided.
  • Servings and total preparation time were not stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Kung pao shrimp

What makes Food Network's Kung pao shrimp recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Kung pao shrimp focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Slurry prevents lumps; add slowly while stirring. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Kung pao shrimp at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Kung pao shrimp recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Kung pao shrimp ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Kung pao shrimp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Kung pao shrimp?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Kung pao shrimp?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.