Spicy Szechuan Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Szechuan Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, raw; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 garlic cloves; 1 piece ginger, the size of a quarter and 1/2 inch thick; 3 green onions; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or 2 tablespoons vodka; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 (10 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, raw
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 garlic cloves
1 piece ginger, the size of a quarter and 1/2 inch thick
3 green onions
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or 2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup frozen peas
1 (10 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil

1
Peel and devein shrimp and combine with cornstarch.
2
In food processor chop garlic and ginger.
3
Cut green onions into 1 inch lengths, add to food processor and pulse 4-6 times until finely chopped and mixed. Stir in red pepper flakes. Reserve.
4
In a separate bowl, stir together rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt, ketchup, chili paste and sesame oil. Reserve.
5
Julienne the bamboo shoots and add to a new bowl with the peas. Yes, this recipe requires some prep time, but well worth it!
6
Heat a wok or large deep skillet. Add oil and heat to frying temperature, around 400 F if you have an oil themometer, which I don't.
7
Add shrimp and stir gently 2-3 minutes until almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a separate bowl and discard all but 2 Tbsp of the oil.
8
Add garlic/ginger/green onion mixture and stir fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bamboo shoots and peas and stir to coat.
9
Add sauce mix and bring to a boil, then add the shrimp and heat through.
10
Serve over rice and enjoy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, raw, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 garlic cloves, 1 piece ginger, the size of a quarter and 1/2 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Spicy Szechuan Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Szechuan Shrimp

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