1lblarge shrimpde-veined and peeled, leaving tails attached
1Tbsppeanutor plan cooking oil for stir-frying
For the shrimp marinade:
1/2Tbsplight soy sauce
1/2Tbspdark soy sauce
1/4tspfinely ground SzechuanSichuan peppercorns
1/2tspShaoxing wineor sherry
1Tbspcorn starch
For the chili oil:
¼cuppeanut oilyou may also use canola oil
2Tbspdried red pepper flakes
For the stir-fry:
1Tbsppeanutor plan cooking oil for stir-frying
1Tbspgingerminced
2clovesof garlicminced
2small shallotsthinly sliced
1/2each redyellow and green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2cupsbroccoli florets
3green onionsscallions, cut into ½" pieces on the diagonal
For the stir-fry sauce:
1tspfinely ground SzechuanSichuan peppercorns
1/2TbspShaoxing wineor sherry
1Tbsplow sodium soy sauce
1/2tspsea or kosher salt
1/2Tbsphoney
1Tbspsesame oil
1/2Tbspcorn starch
Instructions
Combine shrimp marinade ingredients in a large bowl, add the shrimp, mix well and set aside.
Prepare hot chili oil by heating the oil in a sauce pan until it just starts to smoke, then pour the hot oil over dry chili flakes in a small glass or metal container. Let cool down then strain into a separate container. The hot chili oil can be prepared hours, even days in advance. If making ahead, let the chili flakes soak in oil for hours before straining – this will give you more flavor and heat.
Heat one tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok over high heat. Add the shrimp with the marinade and stir-fry, stirring frequently, until she shrimp just starts to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the shrimp into a bowl and set aside.
In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the ginger, garlic, shallots and one teaspoon (or more, see note) of hot chili oil. Saute for about 30 seconds, then add the broccoli, bell peppers and the stir fry sauce. Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is cooked. Add the scallions, sesame oil and the shrimp and saute for another minute, mixing all the ingredients well.
Serve hot, as is or with a bowl of jasmine rice.
Notes
Use the following amounts of hot oil to your taste: 1 tsp - mild heat 2-3 tsp - medium heat 4+ tsp - high heat