Best 5 Szechwan Shrimp Stir Fry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of China. This dish marries the fiery heat of Szechwan peppers with the succulent plumpness of shrimp, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both bold and harmonious.

Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry variations, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking a challenge or a novice cook yearning for an easy-to-follow guide, we have the perfect recipe for you.

Indulge in the classic Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry, featuring a fiery sauce made from Szechwan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. For a milder yet equally flavorful experience, try our Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry, where the tangy sweetness of pineapple and bell peppers complements the shrimp's delicate flavor.

Those seeking a healthier option will delight in our Steamed Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry, where the shrimp are steamed to perfection, retaining their natural sweetness and tenderness. And for a truly unique twist, our Szechwan Shrimp Tacos combine the bold flavors of Szechwan cuisine with the fun and portability of tacos.

No matter your preference, our Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry recipes guarantee an unforgettable culinary journey. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok, and prepare to embark on a taste adventure that will leave your palate craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SZECHUAN SHRIMP RECIPE



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Provided by Victor

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb large shrimp (de-veined and peeled, leaving tails attached)
1 Tbsp peanut (or plan cooking oil for stir-frying)
1/2 Tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
1/4 tsp finely ground Szechuan (Sichuan peppercorns)
1/2 tsp Shaoxing wine (or sherry)
1 Tbsp corn starch
¼ cup peanut oil (you may also use canola oil)
2 Tbsp dried red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp peanut (or plan cooking oil for stir-frying)
1 Tbsp ginger (minced)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
2 small shallots (thinly sliced)
1/2 each red (yellow and green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups broccoli florets
3 green onions (scallions, cut into ½" pieces on the diagonal)
1 tsp finely ground Szechuan (Sichuan peppercorns)
1/2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine (or sherry)
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp sea or kosher salt
1/2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp marinade ingredients in a large bowl, add the shrimp, mix well and set aside.
  • Prepare hot chili oil by heating the oil in a sauce pan until it just starts to smoke, then pour the hot oil over dry chili flakes in a small glass or metal container. Let cool down then strain into a separate container. The hot chili oil can be prepared hours, even days in advance. If making ahead, let the chili flakes soak in oil for hours before straining - this will give you more flavor and heat.
  • Heat one tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok. Add the shrimp with the marinade and stir-fry, stirring frequently, until she shrimp just starts to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the shrimp into a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the ginger, garlic, shallots and one teaspoon (or more, see note) of hot chili oil. Saute for about 30 seconds, then add the broccoli, bell peppers and the stir fry sauce. Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is cooked. Add the scallions, sesame oil and the shrimp and saute for another minute, mixing all the ingredients well.
  • Serve hot, as is or with a bowl of jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 297.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Protein 26.8 g, Fat 13.3 g

SPICY SZECHUAN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
Salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, pounded thin and cut into 1-inch thick strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup onions, julienned
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup green peppers, julienned
1/4 cup red peppers, julienned
1/4 cup yellow peppers, julienned
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon chile paste
1/4 cup scallions, cut thinly on the bias

Steps:

  • Heat a small, dry saucepan. When the saucepan is hot, add the Szechuan peppercorns and, shaking the pan constantly, toast until the peppercorns are fragrant. Remove from the heat. Place the peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind. Season the chicken pieces with the peppercorns and salt and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, broccoli, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry and chile paste. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked, but al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

SZECHUAN SHRIMP, A CLASSIC CHINESE RESTAURANT DISH



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Szechuan Shrimp was a classic Chinese restaurant dish that has since increased in popularity. This spicy, tangy Szechuan shrimp dish packs a ton of strong flavors on top of tender baby shrimp.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound shrimp ((450g, size 50/60, peeled and de-veined))
1 teaspoon vegetable oil ((plus 2 tablespoons, divided))
½ teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ginger ((minced))
2 teaspoons doubanjiang (chili bean sauce)
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
¼ cup shallots or red onion ((minced))
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
¼ cup water chestnuts ((chopped, optional))
1 medium carrot ((very finely chopped))
½ red bell pepper ((diced))
1 cup chicken stock ((120 ml))
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons of water))
1 scallion ((chopped))

Steps:

  • Mix the shrimp together with 1 teaspoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of cornstarch until the shrimp are evenly coated. Set aside.
  • With the burner on low, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in your wok. Add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds. Next, add the douban jiang or the hot chili oil (with chili flakes), the garlic, and the shallots, and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Next, stir in the ketchup and hoisin sauce, and turn the heat up from low to medium. Let the ketchup and hoisin sauce fry for 1 to 2 minutes to bring out a rich color and flavor. Turn the heat down if it looks like the sauce may burn.
  • Next, add the Shaoxing wine, water chestnuts (if using), and the red bell pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, and let the mixture come to a boil; then immediately turn the heat down to let the mixture simmer.
  • Add the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar and white pepper, and continue to simmer the sauce for another 3 minutes. When 3 minutes have elapsed, turn the heat up slightly and stir in the shrimp.
  • Once the shrimp and sauce mixture returns to a steady simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce has thickened. At this point, the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through. Stir in the scallions. Serve with steamed rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 981 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SZECHUAN SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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For this recipe, I used House of Tsang brand stir-fry sauce. If you're cooking this for people who don't like spicy food, you can use any other stir-fry sauce you like. Also, if you don't like shrimp, you can substitute it for chicken. Enjoy!

Provided by twelve-year-old chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4m

Yield 1-2 , 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup house of tsang szechuan spicy stir-fry sauce
1/2 lb cooked shrimp
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (don't drain)
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
1/2 bell pepper, sliced any way you like
1/2 sliced mushrooms
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of (optional)

Steps:

  • Defrost shrimp, if needed.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet.
  • Cook onions about halfway through.
  • While onions cook, crush ramen noodles into small pieces or large crumbs.
  • Add stir-fry sauce, shrimp, pineapple chunks (with juice) ramen noodles, bell pepper, mushrooms, and lemon juice.
  • Stir-fry for a couple minutes, then serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.5, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 478.3, Sodium 3883.7, Carbohydrate 98.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 36.9, Protein 62.6

SZECHWAN SHRIMP



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Don't let some of the ingredients fool you--this spicy shrimp makes a simple, impressive dish, which I usually make for company. For more or less heat, adjust amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Provided by FOODGU1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup sliced green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 163.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 499.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that are peeled and deveined.
  • If you don't have Szechwan sauce, you can make your own by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili paste.
  • Be sure to heat your wok or large skillet over high heat before adding the oil. This will help to create a nice sear on the shrimp.
  • Stir-fry the shrimp in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help to ensure that the shrimp are cooked evenly.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve the Szechwan shrimp stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Szechwan shrimp stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of spicy Szechwan sauce, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this Szechwan shrimp stir-fry a try.

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