5.0 from 30 votes
Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry
Easy to make and tasty shrimp recipe that's ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp sesame or vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers different colors, chopped
- 1 ½ Cup snap peas
- 6 green onions sliced to 1.5-inch pieces, plus more to garnish
- 1 Tsp sesame seeds
For the Szechuan sauce:
- ¼ Cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 Tsp Sriracha sauce
- ½ Tsp chili flakes
- ½ Tsp Chinese five spice powder
- ½ Tsp ground ginger powder
- ½ Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Start by making the Szechuan sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then add veggies and stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes, or until shrimp starts to curl.
- Add in the Szechuan sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until shrimp is fully cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
429mg
(143%)
Sodium
1929mg
(80%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2515IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
110.6mg
(123%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 429mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 1929mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2515IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 110.6mg | 123% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.