Szechuan Shrimp

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this bold and flavor-packed Szechuan Shrimp recipe! Perfectly tender shrimp are coated in a light cornstarch crust, stir-fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and aromatic Szechuan peppercorns. Infused with the heat of dried red chilies and the zing of freshly minced garlic and ginger, this dish captures the authentic essence of Szechuan cuisine in just 25 minutes. Finished with a fragrant touch of sesame oil and garnished with vibrant green onions, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect served over rice or noodles for a fiery, satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you're craving bold Asian flavors at home, this Szechuan Shrimp will leave you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoons Ginger, minced
• 6 pieces Dried red chilies, chopped
• 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and crushed
• 1 teaspoons Sugar
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoons Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and toss them in cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil. Stir well and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and crushed Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, then pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp. Stir well to coat evenly.

Step 6

Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the shrimp.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1152.4

Total Fat 60.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.6g
Cholesterol 886.8mg	0%
Sodium 3124.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 117.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255.0mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1645.8mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 38.5%

Carbs: 17.0%