Broccoli Shrimp
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Broccoli Shrimp

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Broccoli Shrimp

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • shrimp 300g
  • broccoli 200g
  • red bell pepper 100g
The aromatics
  • dried chili 2 pieces
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • Sichuan pepper 1 tsp
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt to taste
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • monosodium glutamate (MSG) a pinch
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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