Shun Lees Szechuan Shrimp Recipes

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!

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.

SHUN LEE'S SZECHUAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine scallions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
• In a second bowl combine sugar, catsup, sherry(if using), soyce sauce and sesame oil.
• In a third bowl mix cornstarch and water.
• Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Have a large bowl ready with a strainer in it.
• Add shrimp to hot oil and cook until pink, no more than 2 minutes.
• Place in large bowl.
• Use 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil in the same skillet or wok on high heat.
• Add scallion mixture and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add drained shrimp and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add catsup mixture.
• Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add cornstarch mixture to pan.
• Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
• Serve with steamed 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!

SHUN LEE WEST'S SICHUAN WON TONS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except last 4 in large mixing bowl. Mix in one direction with chopsticks until all ingredients are well blended. Refrigerate 4 hours.
• Combine all sauce ingredients, mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Into each won ton skin place a tablespoon of filling. Wet 4 edges with water, fold over and seal. Then wet 2 corners of folded side and pull those together. Overlap and press them together to seal, creating won ton. Repeat until all filling is used.
• Bring water to boil. Add teaspoon peanut oil and teaspoon salt. Place won ton in water, stir with wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until done. Run cold water into pot to prevent sticking; remove won ton.
• Place won ton on a serving dish, pour sauce over and serve.