Spicy Szechuan Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 cups snow peas trimmed
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns ground
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, Szechuan peppercorns, chili paste, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. 3 Add minced ginger and garlic to the pan, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until they begin to turn pink.
5. 5 Add the snow peas and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
6. 6 Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and snow peas, tossing to coat everything evenly.
7. 7 Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir quickly to thicken the sauce, about 1 minute.
8. 8 Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of cooked rice.