Sichuan Spicy Shrimp

Sichuan Spicy Shrimp is a bold and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a fiery blend of spices, perfect for a late-night craving. This gluten-free dish tantalizes your taste buds with its aromatic and spicy profile, making it an unforgettable midnight snack.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 5 pieces
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and half of the soy sauce. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for another 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Pour in the remaining soy sauce and rice vinegar, tossing the shrimp to coat evenly.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and add sliced green onions, cooking for an additional 1 minute.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from shrimp, promoting heart health.

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