Szechuan shrimp, a popular dish of Chinese cuisine, tantalizes the taste buds with its spicy and aromatic flavors. Originating from the Sichuan province of China, this delectable dish showcases the perfect blend of heat, sweetness, and tang. The vibrant sauce, often made with a combination of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, coats succulent shrimp, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned Szechuan shrimp enthusiast or looking to explore the culinary delights of this iconic dish, this article will guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable Szechuan shrimp dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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SZECHUAN SHRIMP WITH PEPPERS
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl; toss to coat. Cover; let stand 30 minutes.
- Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to dissolve cornstarch. Combine soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce and sugar in another small bowl.
- Heat oil in wok or heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir-fry until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add onions; stir-fry until shrimp are pink, 30 seconds. Mix in soy sauce mixture. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl; serve with rice.
SZECHUAN SHRIMP SALAD
This dish is a real crowd pleaser and surprisingly healthy for as yummy as it is! It also keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. Packed with veggies, flavor and color, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. -Tish Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the canola oil, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes; set aside., Drain spaghetti; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, carrots, peas, red pepper, onions and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Chill until serving.,
Nutrition Facts :
WARM SZECHUAN SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD
A warm ginger-flavored dressing prepared with just a few ingredients tops this fresh and fun salad that's special enough for guests. The slight hint of heat beautifully complements shrimp and veggies. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until no longer pink. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, corn, sprouts, almonds, water chestnuts, red pepper, cilantro, onion and shrimp., In the same skillet, combine the vinegar, ginger, garlic sauce and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SZECHUAN SHRIMP
This is one of my favorite recipes from The Sonoma Diet. I serve this on Angel hair shredded cabbage that has been steamed. Oriental chili sauce is hot, be careful.
Provided by flgolfgirl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
- For sauce, in a small bowl combine the 4 teaspoons soy sauce, the ginger, dry sherry or water, Oriental chili sauce, the 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the sesame oil, and the 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside.
- Place shrimp in a medium bowl; sprinkle lightly with additional kosher salt and black pepper.
- Stir in the 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce and the 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; set aside.
- In a wok or 12 inch skillet heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add bell pepper; stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add pea pods; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Remove vegetables from wok.
- Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to wok or skillet.
- Add shrimp mixture; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque.
- Stir sauce; add to wok.
- Cook and stir until boiling; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Add mushroom mixture and Chinese cabbage; toss to coat.
- To serve, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 216.3, Sodium 663.6, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 36.6
SZECHUAN SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI
Steps:
- 1. Thaw shrimp if using frozen.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Sriracha, red pepper flakes, and ginger. For an extra thick sauce like the restaurants serve, add the optional cornstarch to the sauce and mix well. Set aside.
- 3. Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 4. Add broccoli and stir fry for a few minutes until tender.
- 5. Next add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- 6. Add your sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce bubbles and thickens.
- 7. Once fully cooked, shrimp will be pink, opaque and curled.
- 8. Top with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
- 9. Serve alongside steamed quinoa or rice and top with additional red pepper flakes and soy sauce to season to taste. You can even add an optional drizzle of Sriracha to kick things up a notch or two!
SHRIMP WITH HOT SAUCE, SZECHUAN STYLE
I've had this recipe many times, varying the vegetable with my mood and with what I had on hand. A little hot oil added to the dish is also a nice touch. Adapted from a recipe by Rose Cheng. In the posted pic, I was in the mood for even more vegetables, so I doubled the sauce when I added those (very easy to do). In that one, besides the carrots, I also used shiitake mushrooms, scallions, bok choy, and bean sprouts. Use whatever types and amounts of veggies you like, just cook them crisp-tender.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together ingredients for the seasoning sauce in a small bowl and keep near the cooking area.
- Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small dish and keep near the cooking area.
- Heat small amount of oil in wok or large skillet.
- Add shrimp and stir-fry until they just turn pink and start to curl; remove from pan and set aside.
- Add a little oil to pan (if needed) and heat.
- Add dried peppers and garlic to pan and cook just until you start to smell them; do not allow to burn.
- Add the carrots and cook for 1- 1 1/2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the carrots.
- Re-stir contents of seasoning bowl and add to pan.
- Quickly stir all ingredients.
- Re-stir the cornstarch and water slurry and add to the pan.
- Stir mixture and cook until sauce thickens and shrimp are coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice (if desired).
SZECHUAN SHRIMP AND NOODLE SOUP
Quick! Quick! Quick! Easy! Easy! Easy! Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! Need I say more? Except that salad and crusty bread would go very nicely!
Provided by ciao4293
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large saucepan, combine frozen vegetables and contents from sauce packet from meal starter, water and shrimp.
- Cook over high heat until vegetables and shrimp are thawed, stir occasionally.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add noodles and contents of seasoning packet from chicken soup mix (WHEN I MADE THIS, I ADDED THE SHRIMP SEASONING PACKET AFTER TASTING. THIS OPTION IS UP TO YOU!).
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle each serving with peanuts from meal starter.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp.
- If you don't have Szechuan sauce, you can make your own by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil.
- Add some chopped green onions or cilantro to the dish for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the shrimp with steamed rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Szechuan shrimp is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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