Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry
Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry combines jumbo shrimp with a mix of bell peppers, snap peas, and green onions, all tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce featuring soy, maple syrup, and Sriracha. The shrimp are cooked just until curled, maintaining a tender texture, while the vegetables stay crisp. This stir fry offers a balanced blend of heat, sweetness, and savory notes, making for a lively main dish served quickly from pan to table. It’s a convenient choice for those wanting a stir-fried meal with a distinctive Szechuan sauce flavor.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.