Spicy Szechuan Shrimp Stir-Fry

A fiery and flavorful dish of juicy shrimp stir-fried in a spicy Szechuan sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

2	tablespoons soy sauce
1	tablespoon dry sherry
½	teaspoon sugar
½	teaspoon ground ginger
¼	teaspoon cayenne
2	tablespoons vegetable oil
1	lb shelled and deveined shrimp
4	garlic cloves, chopped
½	cup sliced green onion

Instructions

• 1. In a small cup, combine the soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  3. Stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink and firm, approximately for 2 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked shrimp to a heated bowl.
  5. Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes bubbly.
  7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and heat for another minute, ensuring they are well coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve this dish alongside some fragrant fried rice or steamed white rice. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Jul 20, 2024