Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry
Description
The Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry centers on jumbo shrimp cooked with colorful bell peppers, snap peas, and green onions. The sauce blends soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, Sriracha, chili flakes, Chinese five-spice, ginger powder, and cornstarch, creating a thickened coating that enhances the dish’s spicy-sweet profile. Stir frying the components ensures the shrimp remain tender and the vegetables retain some crispness, balancing texture and flavor.
This dish suits a quick weeknight dinner served with steamed rice or noodles. The sesame seeds and additional green onions added at the end provide a subtle crunch and fresh contrast. The Szechuan sauce brings a moderate heat level, which can be adjusted by varying the Sriracha and chili flakes.
The notes point out that nutritional information should be considered as an estimate, depending on the exact ingredients used, which suggests attention to ingredient quality and portions when preparing this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw, jumbo
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 bell pepper 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 soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 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!
Notes
- The nutritional information provided with this recipe is an approximation and may vary based on the specific products and quantities used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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