Szechuan Shrimp with Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Szechuan Shrimp with Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp medium; 4 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate; 4 cups peanut oil; 2 tablespoons ginger root minced; 3 tablespoons garlic finely minced; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced; 3 each red chili peppers dried

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp medium
4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
4 cups peanut oil
2 tablespoons ginger root minced
3 tablespoons garlic finely minced
4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced
3 each red chili peppers dried

1
Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp.
2
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, allow to stand for 1/2 hour.
3
During this time, prepare the sauce: mix together the hoisin sauce, chili sauce, Shao Hsing, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, peanut oil, hot chili oil, sugar, and the MSG.
4
In a wok heat 4 cups of peanut oil to 375F (190C).
5
When the shrimp are ready to cook thoroughly wash off salt with cold water.
6
Add another teaspoon salt to shrimp and let sit 30 seconds, and wash off the salt.
7
Repeat this procedure twice more.
8
The final time drain well but do not dry, let some water cling to the shrimp.
9
Immerse half the shrimp into the hot oil, and cook until just past translucent, about 20 seconds.
10
Remove.
11
Add the other half of the shrimp.
12
The oil will not be as hot, so this portion may need 30 seconds to finish cooking.
13
Remove.
14
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok.
15
Over very high heat, stir fry the ginger, garlic, scallions and dried chilies for one minute.
16
Add the reserved shrimp and toss, add the sauce to coat shrimp and serve.

1571

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shrimp medium, 4 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Shrimp with Chili Sauce 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.

Szechuan Shrimp with Chili Sauce

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