Savory and spicy Szechuan Shrimp comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner. Faster than take out!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Keyword: shrimp stir fry, szechuan shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $14
Equipment
stir fry pan
Ingredients
1 1/2lbpeeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4cupcornstarch
2tbspolive oil
2clovesgarlic minced
2tbspminced ginger
15red chili pepperschopped serrano, fresno, red jalapenos would all work well but be mindful of the heat level if you're sensitive to spice.
2tbspszechuan peppercorns
6whole dried red chilis
1/2cuplow sodium soy sauce
2tbsprice wine vinegar
2tbspchili garlic sauce
2tspsesame oil
2tspmirin sweet rice wine
1/4cupchopped peanuts
1/4cupchopped scallions
3tbspsesame seeds
Instructions
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.
Season the cornstarch with salt and pepper. Pour the cornstarch over the shrimp and toss to coat.
Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium high heat.
Shake off the excess cornstarch on the shrimp and add it to the pan in batches being sure not to crowd the pan.
Cook the shrimp until no longer translucent and has turned pink, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Remove the last of the shrimp from the pan and transfer to a platter.
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the red chili peppers. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the szechuan peppercorns and dry chilis, cook until crisp, approximately 1 minute.
Whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil and mirin.
Pour the sauce into the pan and stir, cooking for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the shrimp with the peanuts, scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with rice, if desired.
Notes
Szechuan Shrimp can be made up to 24 hours in advance. The heat will intensify the longer it sits so be mindful of that if preparing ahead of time.