Szechuan Pepper Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe

Name: Szechuan Pepper Air Fryer Shrimp
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 800 g raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 3/4 lbs); 6 g whole Sichuan peppercorns (2 tsp); 3 g whole black peppercorns (1 tsp); 2 g ground white pepper (1 tsp); 6 g fine sea salt (1 tsp); 2 g granulated sugar (1/2 tsp); 45 g cornstarch (6 tbsp); 30 ml avocado oil (2 tbsp); 20 g garlic cloves, minced (5 cloves); 15 g fresh red chili, sliced (1 pepper); 30 g scallions, sliced (2 stalks); 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 bunch)

Prep: 14minCook: 19min4 servingsMedium297 cal / servingChinese

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A delicious Szechuan Pepper Air Fryer Shrimp packed with 43g of protein per serving and just 297 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 33 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 297 kcal

Protein: 41.1g

Fat: 7.9g

Carbs: 15.6g

Fiber: 1.3g

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