Sichuan-Style Shrimp

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This is the best shrimp recipe I have ever tasted, I do love the sichuan sauce in this recipe, very flavorful, I will make it again and again.

25 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 3 minutes

85 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	pound	shrimp, raw	21-25 per pound, peeled and deveined
2	tablespoons	canola oil	divided
1	tablespoon	garlic	minced
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced fresh
1	large	green bell pepper	cut into 1-inch dice 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sichuan sauce:
3	tablespoons	chicken broth, low salt
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
2	teaspoons	balsamic vinegar	or Chinkiang vinegar
1	teaspoon	sugar
1	teaspoon	soy sauce, sodium reduced
1/2	teaspoon	sesame oil
1/4	teaspoon	cornstarch
1	x	sweet red bell pepper	crushed to taste

Directions

Place shrimp in a colander and rinse under cold water.

Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.

Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil; add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp just begin to turn color, 1 minute.

Add bell pepper and salt and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Swirl in Sichuan Sauce and stir-fry until the shrimp is just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.

Serve immediately.

For the Sichuan Sauce:

Whisk broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, oil, cornstarch and red pepper in a small bowl.

Reviews

Nice shrimp, just followed the ingredients, the shrimp tastes so great, and we do love the sichuan sauce, I will make this savory shrimp recipe again and again.
8 months ago by fullmoon

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 72g

Amount per Serving

Calories 85 77% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 54mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	57%
Calcium	1%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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