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Close-up of Szechuan shrimp with sauce and green onions on rice

Szechuan shrimp recipe

  • Author: BlogChef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 to 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

A simple, spicy stir-fry made with shrimp, garlic, and ginger that’s ready in minutes and full of flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces cooked large shrimp, with tails removed
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Mix the sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together the water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Stir-fry the aromatics
    Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Cook the shrimp and finish
    Add the shrimp to the wok and toss to coat with the oil and aromatics. Pour in the prepared sauce and let everything cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 264
  • Sugar: 7.8 g
  • Sodium: 583.2 mg
  • Fat: 7.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.4 g
  • Protein: 35.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 273.7 mg