Sichuan-Style Shrimp
Recipe from EatingWell

Chinese cooks typically stir-fry shrimp in their shells for a more flavorful dish. You can do the same, but we recommend first removing the tiny legs. While rice may seem like the logical side, braised greens, such as chard or spinach, are actually just as traditional.


Sichuan-Style Shrimp


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  canola oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  minced fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 1    large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch diceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •     Sichuan Sauce, (recipe follows)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Place shrimp in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2.
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.

Tips:
Chinkiang is a dark, slightly sweet vinegar with a smoky flavor. It is available in many Asian specialty markets. If unavailable, balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the shrimp through Step 1, cover with paper towels and refrigerate for several hours before cooking.

Nutrition information
Calories 175, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, Potassium 299 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 61%. Exchanges: Lean Meat 2.5,Fat 1 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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