Ma La Shrimp (麻辣虾)

麻辣虾 (Ma La Shrimp) is a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine, known for its spicy and numbing flavors. This recipe will guide you through creating this flavorful dish at home.

Spicy Seafood Main Course American Chinese Chinese
Ma La Shrimp (麻辣虾)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup dried red chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a dry wok, toast the Sichuan peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove and let cool, then grind into a fine powder.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Add the dried red chilies and cook until they darken, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  4. Add the shrimp, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Wok Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ma La Shrimp with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to control the level of spiciness in the dish.

Cost

$15