Cl Sichuan Shrimp Stir Fry With Broccoli Or Asparagus Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Sichuan shrimp stir-fry recipe, ready in under 30 minutes! This easy-to-follow recipe, adapted from Cooking Light, delivers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with protein and fresh vegetables. Choose broccoli or asparagus for a customizable and healthy meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 351.3 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cl Sichuan Shrimp Stir Fry With Broccoli Or Asparagus

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How to Make Cl Sichuan Shrimp Stir Fry With Broccoli Or Asparagus

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 large head of broccoli florets (or 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed) to the skillet.
  3. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until broccoli is slightly tender-crisp or asparagus is bright green and slightly tender.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined), and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet.
  5. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together: 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1-2 teaspoons red chili paste (adjust to your spice preference).
  7. Pour the sauce into the skillet.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts.
  10. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
  11. Garnish with thinly sliced green onion tops.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g