Cassies Szechuan Shrimp Recipes

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.

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!

SZECHUAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, and red pepper in a small cup.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet.
• Stir-fry the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a heated bowl.
• Add garlic to the skillet and stir-fry 1 minute.
• Add soy sauce mixture and cook stirring constantly, until bubbly.
• Return shrimp to skillet and heat for about 1 minute.
• Great served with fried rice or white. Enjoy!

HOT AND SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a 12-inch fry pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic and stir often until onion is limp but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, chili paste, mushrooms, and wine.
• Bring to a boil over high heat; boil, uncovered, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-high.
• Add shrimp and stir often just until shrimp begin to turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth, parsley, and green onion.
• Stir just until hot and shrimp are no longer translucent in center (cut one to test), about 1 more minute.

GRANDMA CASSIE'S SHRIMP ÉTOUFéE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the flour, reduce heat to medium-low, and whisk into a smooth paste until a blonde roux forms: approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring until vegetables have softened, approximately 6 minutes. Add the Cajun spice, bay leaf, and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp stock in thirds, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
• Season to taste with salt and serve with rice.