Szechuan Style Shrimp with Eggplant

Szechuan Style Shrimp with Eggplant is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp and tender eggplant, bathed in a spicy, tangy sauce. This Halal Chinese dinner option brings the authentic taste of Szechuan cuisine to your table, perfect for a cozy meal.

Szechuan Style Shrimp with Eggplant
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
  • Chinese eggplant - 1 medium, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
  • Dried red chili peppers - 2, whole
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Chili bean paste - 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon (for finishing)
  • Salt - to taste

Steps

  1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. 4. Add the eggplant pieces and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. 5. Push the eggplant to one side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the other side.
  6. 6. Add the shrimp to the skillet, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  7. 7. Combine the shrimp and eggplant, then add soy sauce, chili bean paste, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  8. 8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the eggplant is tender.
  9. 9. Season with salt to taste and drizzle with sesame oil.
  10. 10. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from shrimp, promoting muscle health.
  • Eggplant is high in fiber, aiding digestion and heart health.

Tags

ChineseHalalDinner