This spicy Szechuan shrimp recipe hails from Southwest China. It’s healthy, tasty and easy to make from ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
Szechuan Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- A few Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup green onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp)
- 12 oz medium cooked shrimp, shell removed
- 1½ cups cooked rice, hot
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients (water through peppercorns) and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook green onion and garlic for 30 seconds. Add shrimp to pan and toss to coat with oil. Add sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Serve over rice.
- Hack: Chop leftover green onions and freeze in a sealable freezer bag or container for future use. While they won’t retain the crispness that would make them suitable for salads or garnish, they will be fine for cooking.
Did you know? Shrimp is a healthy addition to your diet. It provides a high amount of nutrients that aren’t abundant in other foods!
Do you have some cooked shrimp left? Check out this quick and easy tomato and shrimp salad!
