Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp
Szechwan shrimp combines tender cooked shrimp with a thick, spicy-sweet sauce flavored with ketchup, soy sauce, honey, crushed red pepper, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Served over hot rice, it makes a quick, satisfying meal with plenty of savory heat and aromatic flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green onions and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in cooked shrimp; toss to coat with oil. Pour in ketchup mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Calories 135.5 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 17.5 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 7.9 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.92 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.05 mg High 46%
- Sodium 377.74 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.59 g --
- Added Sugars 2.24 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 63.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 250.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 8.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Szechuan Style Shrimp is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooked Shrimp, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 135.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Shrimp, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 135.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp healthy?
- Spicy Szechuan-Style Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 135.5 calories and 17.5 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 377.74 mg (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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