Szechuan Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Szechuan Shrimp Recipe
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This Szechuan shrimp recipe is perfect for the spicy food lover with crispy shrimp and vegetables tossed in a vibrant Szechuan sauce, so easy to make.
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Ingredients
FOR THE SZECHUAN SHRIMP
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or use olive oil
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (Optional for extra spicy! Use jalapenos for medium heat.)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns or use black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped (plus more for garnish - cashews are great here, too!)
FOR THE SZECHUAN SAUCE
- 1/4 soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger fresh minced ginger is good too
- 1 tablespoon honey or more for sweeter
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic is good too
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns lightly toasted and ground or use black peppercorns instead
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
FOR SERVING
- Cooked white rice or noodles spicy chili flakes
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Instructions
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
FOR THE HOMEMADE SZECHUAN SAUCE
- While the shrimp is marinating, whisk all of the ingredients except the cornstarch together in a small pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- To thicken the sauce, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water until well mixed. Stir it into the szechuan sauce and stir until it thickens up, 2-3 minutes. For thicker szechuan sauce, use 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Remove from heat and set aside.
FOR THE SZECHUAN SHRIMP
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat.
- Drain then toss the shrimp with 1/2 cup corn starch to coat. Add it to the pan and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
- Heat the pan back to medium-high heat and add the peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the snap peas, peppercorns and chopped peanuts and cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan along with the homemade Szechuan sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Serve with rice or noodles. Garnish with extra chopped peanuts and spicy chili flakes.
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
287mg
(96%)
Sodium
1989mg
(83%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1452IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 287mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1989mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1452IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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