Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry
A spicy and sweet stir-fry with tender vegetables, marinated shrimp, and a glossy soy-ginger sauce. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, medium, julienned bell pepper, head, cut into florets broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 medium, julienned bell pepper
- 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water to create a glossy sauce. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Step 6: Garnish with chili flakes and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Szechuan-Style Stir-Fry?
Chinese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
