Ingredients for Szechwan Shrimp Chili Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Garlic Cloves
- Ginger
- Dried Red Chili Pepper
- Scallions
- Sesame Oil
- Sherry Wine
- Ketchup
- Chili Sauce
- Cornstarch
- Water
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How to Make Szechwan Shrimp Chili Shrimp
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water to create a sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the dried red chilies and Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fry for another 15 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn them).
- Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp evenly.
- Stir in the sherry or white wine and cook for another minute until the alcohol evaporates.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
87 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
31g
Carbs
10g
