My take on Firecracker Shrimp by Panda Express

 

There used to be a shrimp dish from Panda Express that I was obsessed with, but they've never had it back, and I don't remember what was in it.

So now that they have another amazing dish, I'm going to recreate it while it's fresh.

This also helps because it's hit-or-miss on whether they'll let you order this.

Serve with Spring Greens. 

You can also serve it with a 1.5 cup bag of frozen oven baked rice. 

Ingredients for the shrimp:

• 12 frozen shrimps per person, thawed and drained.
• 1/2 your favorite onion per person, diced.
• 1 red bell pepper per person, diced.
• 1/2 cup fresh green beans per person, trimmed and ready.
• 1/2 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, per person. 
• 2 tbsp butter per person, divided in half. 
• 2 tbsp EVOO

Ingredients for the sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce per person.
• 1 tsp garlic powder, per person
• 1 tsp paprika per person. 
• 2 tsp dry white cooking wine, per person.
• 1/4 teaspoon Imperial Dragon brand sesame oil per person.
• 2 tsp Louisiana hot sauce per person.
• 2 tsp Ginger People ginger juice per person.
• 1 tsp McCormick dried orange rind per person (optional).
• 1/2 tsp salt per person.
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper per person.
• 1/2 the juice from 8 oz can pineapple tidbits. 
• 1 tbsp cornstarch per person. 

Directions:

1. Thaw the shrimp, by adding it to 1 to 2 large deli containers and filling them with water. 
2. prep all of the vegetables. 
3. measure out the wet ingredients for the sauce, but also put the corn starch with it, and whisk well. 
4. measure out the spices and put those in a separate container from the sauce. 
5. set everything next to the stove for easy grab.
6. Drain the shrimp and refill it with water until it's thoroughly thawed. 
7. Drain it one final time, and coat it with as much cornstarch as necessary to coat it. 
8. Transfer to another container and set it next to your other ingredients by the stove. 
9. Heat 2 tbsp butter, and 2 tbsp EVOO to a large skillet and cook for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. 
10. Add shrimp and cook for 4 minutes, stirring regularly. 
11. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl and set aside. 
12. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add 1-2 tablespoons butter, depending on how many servings you're making (up to 2). 
13. Pour in onions, bell peppers, and green beans. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
14. Stir the sauce, and pour it over the vegetables to deglaze. Stir well. 
15. Add shrimp back in, as well as pineapple, and spices. Stir well. 
16. Turn off heat, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.