Best Szechuan Shrimp And Broccoli 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.

SPICY SZECHUAN SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, and cornstarch.
• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Pour in cooking oil and add in broccoli and shrimp. Pour sauce over.
• Toss and allow shrimp to cook until it turns pink. Turn off heat and stir in green onions. Serve hot.

HOISIN SHRIMP & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp; stir-fry 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

SZECHUAN SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• 1. Thaw shrimp if using frozen.
• 2. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Sriracha, red pepper flakes, and ginger. For an extra thick sauce like the restaurants serve, add the optional cornstarch to the sauce and mix well. Set aside.
• 3. Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• 4. Add broccoli and stir fry for a few minutes until tender.
• 5. Next add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• 6. Add your sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce bubbles and thickens.
• 7. Once fully cooked, shrimp will be pink, opaque and curled.
• 8. Top with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
• 9. Serve alongside steamed quinoa or rice and top with additional red pepper flakes and soy sauce to season to taste. You can even add an optional drizzle of Sriracha to kick things up a notch or two!