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Szechuan shrimp stir fry with veggies in a bowl.
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Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry (Better Than Takeout)

Quick, spicy, and packed with bold flavor, this Szechuan shrimp stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes, and it's the perfect meal to make for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Raw Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil or Vegetable oil
  • 2 Bell Peppers different colors, chopped
  • 1 ½ Cup Snap Peas
  • 6 Green Onions sliced to 1.5-inch pieces, plus more to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

For the Szechuan sauce:

  • ¼ Cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or agave
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves fresh, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce or any hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder see note
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh Ginger or ginger powder
  • ½ tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Start by making the Szechuan sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients, then set aside. (¼ Cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup, 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar, 2 Garlic Cloves, 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce, ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes, ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder, ½ teaspoon Fresh Ginger , and ½ tablespoon Cornstarch)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add 2 Bell Peppers , 1 ½ Cup Snap Peas, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 ½ pounds Raw Jumbo Shrimp and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes, or until shrimp starts to curl.
  • Add in the Szechuan sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the shrimp is fully cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  • Sprinkle with chopped 6 Green Onions and 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To replace the Chinese 5 spice powder: use 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground anise seeds, 1/4 tsp ground fennel (or cumin as a backup), and A pinch of black pepper or chili flakes.
  • Use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked.
  • You can always use different veggies like broccoli and zucchini.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1602mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2827IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg