Sichuan Style Shrimp

Sichuan Style Shrimp is a spicy and aromatic dish that brings together the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine with succulent shrimp, perfect for a delightful dinner. This dish is quick to prepare and will tantalize your taste buds with its fiery kick and fragrant spices.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300g
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 tsp
• Dried red chili peppers - 5-7 pieces
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 inch
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
• Rice vinegar - 1 tbsp
• Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
• Cornstarch - 1 tsp
• Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Sugar - 1 tsp

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers, frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for another 30 seconds.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the marinated shrimp. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
5. Add sugar and chopped green onions, tossing everything together for another minute.
6. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish before serving, and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from Sichuan peppercorns, which may promote digestive health.

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