Broccoli Shrimp

Broccoli Shrimp

This **Spicy Sichuan Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli** is a bold and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp-tender broccoli and vibrant red bell pepper. Marinated in a mix of salt, cooking wine, and light soy sauce, the shrimp absorbs rich umami flavors before being quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, fiery dried chilies, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns for an irresistible kick. The broccoli is blanched to perfection, ensuring a bright color and satisfying crunch. A splash of cooking wine and a drizzle of soy sauce tie everything together, creating a dish that’s savory, spicy, and packed with texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this stir-fry highlights the delicate sweetness of shrimp while delivering the signature heat of Sichuan cuisine—just be careful not to overcook the shrimp for the best tender bite!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
300g
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broccoli
200g
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red bell pepper
100g

The aromatics

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dried chili
2 pieces
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garlic
3 cloves
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Sichuan pepper
1 tsp
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ginger
10g (1 small piece)

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
to taste
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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monosodium glutamate (MSG)
a pinch
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vegetable oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Rinse the shrimp, peel and devein, remove the shrimp intestines, wash and clean, marinate with salt, cooking wine, and light soy sauce for 15 minutes.

2. Step 2

Wash the broccoli, cut into small pieces, blanch and then rinse with cold water, drain and set aside. Cut the red bell pepper into small dices and set aside.

3. Step 3

Rinse the marinated shrimp and drain the water.

4. Step 4

Heat oil in a wok, add the shrimp, dried chili, garlic, Sichuan pepper, and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, then remove. Add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly, add a little cooking wine, then add the broccoli, red bell pepper, salt, and monosodium glutamate, and a few drops of light soy sauce, then serve immediately. Note that the shrimp cooks quickly, so do not overcook.

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