Sichuan Shrimp With Chili Sauce Recipes

SZECHUAN CHILI SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare Shrimp: Dredge the shrimp thoroughly through the flour and shake off any excess flour.
• Toast Peppercorns: Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, until fragrant, for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the peppercorns to a mortar and pestle and grind to a fine powder. Set aside.
• Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients together.
• Cook Shrimp: In a large skillet heat the ¼ cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Finish: Discard the oil from the skillet and clean it. Add remaining 2 tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, chillies and the white part of the green onion. Cook for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with ground peppercorns and toss well. Drizzle the stir-fry sauce over the shrimp and toss well until combined.
• Serve: Garnish with the green part of the green onions and serve with rice.

SHRIMP WITH HOT SAUCE, SZECHUAN STYLE

Steps:

• Stir together ingredients for the seasoning sauce in a small bowl and keep near the cooking area.
• Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small dish and keep near the cooking area.
• Heat small amount of oil in wok or large skillet.
• Add shrimp and stir-fry until they just turn pink and start to curl; remove from pan and set aside.
• Add a little oil to pan (if needed) and heat.
• Add dried peppers and garlic to pan and cook just until you start to smell them; do not allow to burn.
• Add the carrots and cook for 1- 1 1/2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the carrots.
• Re-stir contents of seasoning bowl and add to pan.
• Quickly stir all ingredients.
• Re-stir the cornstarch and water slurry and add to the pan.
• Stir mixture and cook until sauce thickens and shrimp are coated with sauce.
• Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice (if desired).

SICHUAN SHRIMP WITH CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil a quart of water in your wok.
• Immerse all the veggies and boil rapidly until they each peak color brightness.
• Immediately strain out into a bowl and set aside. Or you can do them in your microwave.
• Put 5 tablespoons of oil into wok. Get it smoking hot and stir the shrimp until it is pink and done. This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes - it all depends on the horsepower of your stove.
• Put onto plate and discard all excess oil and quickly clean the wok.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in wok . Get it smoking hot and toss in the hot peppers. Cook them for a minute, at most, until you are getting good whiffs of cooking chili.
• Add the other seasonings and stir for 15-20 seconds.
• Add the sauce and stir to mix. Add back in the shrimp and veggies. Stir until you are sure it is all reheated.
• Give a quick dash of toasted sesame oil, then a quick stir.
• Pour onto a nice plate of white rice.