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Authentic Szechuan Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe | Easy & Flavorful

 
INGREDIENTS

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti or Chinese noodles 3/4 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1 cup snow peas 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup shredded carrots 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1‑1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions or chopped fresh cilantro

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, combine shrimp, soy sauce and red pepper flakes in medium bowl; toss to coat.
  3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, bell pepper, carrots, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Add shrimp to skillet; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  4. Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Add to skillet with reserved marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque and sauce thickens. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with green onions.
This recipe appears in: Chinese NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/4 of shrimp mixture with 3/4 cup cooked spaghetti Fiber 5 g Carbohydrate 48 g Cholesterol 130 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 4 g Calories from Fat 11 % Calories 326 Protein 23 g Sodium 692 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1-1/2 Vegetable 2 Starch 2-1/2