Spicy Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry Low Fat Recipes

SZECHUAN SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine shrimp marinade ingredients in a large bowl, add the shrimp, mix well and set aside.
• Prepare hot chili oil by heating the oil in a sauce pan until it just starts to smoke, then pour the hot oil over dry chili flakes in a small glass or metal container. Let cool down then strain into a separate container. The hot chili oil can be prepared hours, even days in advance. If making ahead, let the chili flakes soak in oil for hours before straining - this will give you more flavor and heat.
• Heat one tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok. Add the shrimp with the marinade and stir-fry, stirring frequently, until she shrimp just starts to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the shrimp into a bowl and set aside.
• In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the ginger, garlic, shallots and one teaspoon (or more, see note) of hot chili oil. Saute for about 30 seconds, then add the broccoli, bell peppers and the stir fry sauce. Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is cooked. Add the scallions, sesame oil and the shrimp and saute for another minute, mixing all the ingredients well.
• Serve hot, as is or with a bowl of jasmine rice.

SZECHUAN SHRIMP, A CLASSIC CHINESE RESTAURANT DISH

Steps:

• Mix the shrimp together with 1 teaspoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of cornstarch until the shrimp are evenly coated. Set aside.
• With the burner on low, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in your wok. Add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds. Next, add the douban jiang or the hot chili oil (with chili flakes), the garlic, and the shallots, and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
• Next, stir in the ketchup and hoisin sauce, and turn the heat up from low to medium. Let the ketchup and hoisin sauce fry for 1 to 2 minutes to bring out a rich color and flavor. Turn the heat down if it looks like the sauce may burn.
• Next, add the Shaoxing wine, water chestnuts (if using), and the red bell pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, and let the mixture come to a boil; then immediately turn the heat down to let the mixture simmer.
• Add the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar and white pepper, and continue to simmer the sauce for another 3 minutes. When 3 minutes have elapsed, turn the heat up slightly and stir in the shrimp.
• Once the shrimp and sauce mixture returns to a steady simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce has thickened. At this point, the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through. Stir in the scallions. Serve with steamed rice!

SPICY SZECHUAN SHRIMP STIR-FRY (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a bowl toss shrimp with sherry, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth; whisk to dissolve the cornstarch; set aside.
• In another small bowl combine soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce and sugar; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil a wok or large heavy frypan.
• Add in the red bell pepper and stir-fry until crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
• Add in the shrimp (coated with marinade) and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add in green onions; stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
• Add in soy sauce mixture, and the cornstarch/broth mixture; cook until thickened (about 1 minute).
• Transfer to a bowl and serve with rice.

SPICY SZECHUAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat a small, dry saucepan. When the saucepan is hot, add the Szechuan peppercorns and, shaking the pan constantly, toast until the peppercorns are fragrant. Remove from the heat. Place the peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind. Season the chicken pieces with the peppercorns and salt and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, broccoli, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry and chile paste. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked, but al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

SZECHUAN SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Defrost shrimp, if needed.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet.
• Cook onions about halfway through.
• While onions cook, crush ramen noodles into small pieces or large crumbs.
• Add stir-fry sauce, shrimp, pineapple chunks (with juice) ramen noodles, bell pepper, mushrooms, and lemon juice.
• Stir-fry for a couple minutes, then serve warm or cold.

SPICY SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or a heavy skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry about 1-2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the wok with a slotted spoon and transfer it on a plate.
• Add snow peas, bell pepper, onion, ginger and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, and curry paste. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

SZECHWAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

SPICY SZECHUAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp and combine with cornstarch.
• In food processor chop garlic and ginger.
• Cut green onions into 1 inch lengths, add to food processor and pulse 4-6 times until finely chopped and mixed. Stir in red pepper flakes. Reserve.
• In a separate bowl, stir together rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt, ketchup, chili paste and sesame oil. Reserve.
• Julienne the bamboo shoots and add to a new bowl with the peas. Yes, this recipe requires some prep time, but well worth it!
• Heat a wok or large deep skillet. Add oil and heat to frying temperature, around 400 F if you have an oil themometer, which I don't.
• Add shrimp and stir gently 2-3 minutes until almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a separate bowl and discard all but 2 Tbsp of the oil.
• Add garlic/ginger/green onion mixture and stir fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bamboo shoots and peas and stir to coat.
• Add sauce mix and bring to a boil, then add the shrimp and heat through.
• Serve over rice and enjoy.

SPICY SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add vegetables and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide among 4 bowls; serve immediately.