Chinese Stir-Fried Shrimp With Sichuan Peppercorn Recipe

Hi shrimp lovers !. This is a stir-fried recipe for shrimp lovers. If you like cooking but lack of time this is great way to enjoy shrimp. Just like other stir-fried dishes, this dish is absolutely easy and quick to make. You can fix it under 15 minutes. Simple but tasty and bold with flavor. This is not ordinary pescatarian dish, loaded with Thai hot chili and Sichuan peppercorn make this stir-fried give a nice spicy accent to counterbalanced the sweetness of shrimps.

This recipe is very easy to follow but you need to get Sichuan peppercorn. This peppercorn gives a distinct lemony flavor and fragrant to the shrimp. If you like hot spicy dishes then this could be your favorite !. This recipe calls for peeled shrimp but I prefer to use unpeeled shrimp to get more sea flavor.

Serve 2-4

Ingredients:

1 lbs large shrimps (peeled and deveined)

1 1/2 tsp chopped red thai chili

1 tbsp chopped ginger

1 tbsp chopped garlic

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1/3 tsp roasted Sichuan peppercorn (ground)

1/3 tsp sugar

2 1/4 tbsp salt

• In a large mixing bowl, put 1 quart cold water and 1 tbsp of salt. Add shrimp. Use a spoon to mix the shrimp in the water for about 30 seconds. Then drain. Repeat this prosedure one more time. Then rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Drain and pat the shrimp dry with some paper towels. Set aside.
• In a small glass bowl, combine 1/4 tbsp salt, ground Sichuan pepercorn and sugar. Mix to combine. Set aside.
• You will need a heavy skillet or wok. Preheat wok or skillet over high heat. Then add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to coat the wok sides. Put in chili, ginger and garlic. Stir this mixture for about 15 seconds or until they are fragrant. Set the garlic mixture to the sides of the work, then add shrimp. Spread them evenly in a layer. Cook about 1 minute to sear.
• Add additional 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Continue to stir for about 1 minute or until the shrimp begin to change color. Then sprinkle the salt mixture. Cook about 90 seconds or until the shrimp is cooked through. Transfer to serving plate. Serve it warm.