Szechuan Shrimp With Vegtables
Recipe: #23333
April 02, 2016
Categories: Shrimp Broccoli, Asian, Special Diet - Weight Watchers etc., more
"This is out of a clean eating magazine. If you can't locate the Szechuan pepper you can substitute lemon pepper. You can substitute cooked brown rice for the soba noodles."
Original is 1 serving
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (805.2 g)
- Calories 821.7
- Total Fat - 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.7 g
- Cholesterol - 142.8 mg
- Sodium - 1752.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 145.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 16.2 g
- Sugars - 11.8 g
- Protein - 49.1 g
- Calcium - 681.5 mg
- Iron - 8.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 271.5 mg
- Thiamin - 1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bell pepper and garlic. Stir to coat with oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until broccoli is bright green.
Step 2
Stir in shrimp, Szechuan pepper and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minutes. Holding grated ginger over skill, squeeze ginger to extract juices; discard solids. Stir in tamari and 2 teaspoon water, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add up to 2 tablespoons water, if needed, to prevent sticking.
Step 3
Serve mixture over noodles or rice, if desired, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Step 4
Enjoy immediately
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting shrimp, look for ones that are firm and have a bright color.
- If you cannot find Szechuan pepper, you can substitute with lemon pepper.
- Instead of Szechuan pepper, substitute lemon pepper. This will give the dish a more citrus-y flavor and still provide a bit of heat.
- Instead of soba noodles, substitute cooked brown rice. This will provide a heartier, more filling base for the dish, and will also add additional fiber and protein.
Vegetarian Szechuan Shrimp Substitute tofu for the shrimp and increase the amount of shiitake mushrooms to 1 1/4 cups. Follow the same instructions as the original recipe.
Garlic Roasted Green Beans: This simple side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Szechuan Shrimp With Vegetables. The garlic and oil bring out the flavor of the green beans, while the crunchy texture complements the softness of the shrimp and vegetables. It's a delicious and healthy way to round out this meal!
Fried Rice: This classic Chinese dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Szechuan Shrimp With Vegetables. The fried rice provides a delicious contrast to the light and flavorful shrimp and vegetables. It's a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to the meal, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family!
FAQ
Q: Can I substitute other ingredients in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute cooked brown rice for the soba noodles and lemon pepper for the Szechuan pepper.
Q: How long does it take to prepare this dish?
A: This dish takes about 20 minutes to prepare and cook.
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Fun facts:
Szechuan cuisine is named after the Sichuan province in southwest China, and is known for its bold flavors and spiciness. The Szechuan pepper is a key ingredient in this recipe and is the signature flavor of Szechuan cuisine.
This recipe is a favorite of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who has been known to make it for his family. He has even featured it on his show, MasterChef, where contestants have to recreate the dish.