Sichuan Style Seafood

Sichuan Style Seafood is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines fresh seafood with bold Sichuan spices, delivering a mouthwatering experience. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and umami, this dish is both satisfying and memorable.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 150 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Mussels - 150 grams, cleaned
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 4-5 pieces
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh coriander - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, cooking for another minute until golden.
4. Increase heat to high and add the shrimp, squid, and mussels to the pan, stirring quickly to combine.
5. Pour in the soy sauce, chili oil, and sprinkle with sugar, stirring well to coat the seafood.
6. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and mussels have opened.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Add chopped spring onions and toss everything together for 1 minute.
9. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.

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