Shrimp with Hot Sauce Szechuan Style

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with Shrimp with Hot Sauce Szechuan Style—a bold, flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances spicy, savory, and tangy notes. This recipe features succulent shrimp lightly coated in cornstarch for a delicate crisp before being tossed in a vibrant, aromatic sauce made with Szechuan peppercorns, fiery doubanjiang (Szechuan chili bean paste), and a touch of garlic and ginger. The dish is elevated with layers of umami from soy sauce, a tangy kick of rice vinegar, and just a hint of sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this stir-fry dazzles as a hearty main course served over fluffy steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for spice lovers and fans of authentic Chinese cuisine, this Szechuan-inspired shrimp recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
• 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
• 6 Dried red chilies (optional, adjust to taste)
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Doubanjiang (Szechuan chili bean paste)
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 2 Green onions (sliced for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly toss the shrimp in the cornstarch to coat them evenly, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and slightly crisp on the edges. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic, minced ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not burned.

Step 4

Stir in the doubanjiang (Szechuan chili bean paste) and cook for another 30 seconds to release its flavor.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Lower the heat and return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly in the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the shrimp are fully cooked.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(401.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734.4

Total Fat 45.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3656.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.9mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1127.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 40.1%