Szechuan Style Shrimp

Szechuan Style Shrimp is a vibrant and spicy dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a bold and aromatic sauce with a hint of numbing heat. This kosher version brings the authentic flavors of Szechuan cuisine to your dinner table with a delightful balance of spice and sweetness.

Ingredients

• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 300 grams
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion, chopped - 2 stalks
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for another minute until aromatic.
4. Increase heat to high and add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Add sliced red bell pepper and chopped green onion to the skillet, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and mix well. Season with salt to taste.
8. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 190 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from Szechuan peppercorns, which may aid in reducing inflammation.

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