Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp Food

SPICY SZECHUAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine and 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch.
• In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of the water, chili oil with black beans, doubanjiang, soy sauce, Szechuan peppercorns or pepper-salt, and the remaining tablespoon of wine.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch with the remaining teaspoon of water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, for a minute or two, then return the shrimp to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
• Bring the sauce back to a boil and then add the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook, stirring, for another minute or two until the shrimp is heated through and the sauce thickens.
• Serve hot, garnished with scallions.

SICHUAN PEPPERCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp in the ground sichuan peppercorns.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for a minute.
• Saute the shrimp until cooked, just a few minutes per side and set aside.
• Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan.
• Add the soy sauce, chili pepper, chili sauce and lime and reduce the sauce by half.
• Remove from heat and mix in the shrimp, sesame oil and cilantro.

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.