Crispy Szechuan Shrimp Recipe
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Crispy Szechuan Shrimp Recipe
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Big, bold, and addictive flavors from garlic, chili, and Szechuan peppercorns, all wrapped around crispy juicy shrimp.
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Ingredients
Szechuan Salt
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large or jumbo shell-on & deveined shrimp* pat dry
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine*
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cup potato starch*
Aromatics & For Serving
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 red chilies finely sliced
- 2 stalks green onions sliced
- Lime wedges
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Instructions
Make Szechuan Salt
- Heat a wok or large pan on medium-high heat. Dry toast the Szechuan peppercorns until fragrant.
- Transfer them in mortar & pestle or coffee grinder and grind until they're a fine powder. Mix with salt and set aside.
Prep Shrimp
- In a large bowl, add the egg white and whisk until frothy.
- Mix in soy sauce, Chinese Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and fish sauce until well combined, then add in shrimp. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add potato starch to shrimp with the marinade and mix well. Scrunch mixture onto shrimp to pack on the potato starch and marinade.
Cook Shrimp
- Meanwhile, heat oil in the wok on high heat. Check if the oil is hot enough by sprinkling a little potato starch in the oil. If small bubbles form, it's ready.
- Gently shake off any excess potato starch from the shrimp, then carefully add them to the pan, working in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding. Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate, then immediately sprinkle them with some of the Szechuan pepper and salt mixture to taste.
Cook Aromatics
- Drain oil from the wok and carefully wipe it down to remove any excess bits from frying.
- Reheat wok to medium-high. Add in garlic, chilis, and green onions to dry toast until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle them on top of shrimp and serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shrimp: This dish is typically made with the shell on because it packs on so much more flavor and creates an extra barrier to help keep the shrimp juicy. However, if you prefer to cook with the shell off, make sure to watch the shrimp closely so they don't overcook.
- can be easily found at local Asian markets or Amazon.
- Potato Starch: Potato starch creates a delicious texture on the shrimp and can be easily found at local Asian markets or Amazon. If you can’t find potato starch, you may also use cornstarch as an alternative.
- Shrimp: This dish is typically made with the shell on because it packs on so much more flavor and creates an extra barrier to help keep the shrimp juicy. However, if you prefer to cook with the shell off, make sure to watch the shrimp closely so they don't overcook.
- Shaoxing Wine: Shaoxing wine is a Chinese cooking wine that can be easily found at local Asian markets or Amazon.
- Potato Starch: Potato starch creates a delicious texture on the shrimp and can be easily found at local Asian markets or Amazon. If you can’t find potato starch, you may also use cornstarch as an alternative.
- Oil for Frying: I recommend using neutral oil with a high smoke point. My favorite is grapeseed oil, however, vegetable, canola, or avocado oil are some other great alternatives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
150g
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1433mg
(60%)
Potassium
893mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1072IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 150g | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 893mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1072IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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