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Szechuan Shrimp & Broccoli-Carrot Stir-Fry

Szechuan Shrimp & Broccoli-Carrot Stir-Fry

with Jasmine Rice & Peanuts
4.0(93)52 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026
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Calories
640 kcal
Protein
30g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Shellfish

A few key ingredients transform this humble vegan stir-fry into something special—all in a quick 20 minutes! You’ll sizzle broccoli, carrots, and onion in a hot skillet, then toss with sweet soy glaze and spicy Szechuan paste, plus a little vinegar for contrast. Serve it all over fluffy jasmine rice with a sprinkle of crunchy peanuts.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

6 ounce

Carrots

1 unit

Onion

8 ounce

Broccoli

4 tablespoon

Sweet Soy Glaze

(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

5 teaspoon

Rice Wine Vinegar

2 tablespoon

Szechuan Paste

(Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame)

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 tablespoon

Cornstarch

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

1 unit

Microwaveable Jasmine Rice

½ ounce

Peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts)

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

Not included in your delivery

3 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

1 teaspoon

Sugar

Salt

Pepper

per serving
Calories640 kcal
Fat15 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrate93 g
Sugar28 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein30 g
Cholesterol215 mg
Sodium2200 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Peeler
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Small Bowl
Whisk
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1⁄4-inch-thick pieces (halve lengthwise first if carrots are on the larger side). Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary.

Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels, or open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp or chicken in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Start Stir-Fry
2

• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add onion and broccoli; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and broccoli is tender, 3-5 minutes.

Use pan used for shrimp or chicken here.

Mix Szechuan Sauce
3

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together sweet soy glaze, half the Szechuan paste, half the vinegar, 3⁄4 cup water, and 1 tsp sugar. (For 4 servings, use all the Szechuan paste, all the vinegar, 11⁄2 cups water, and 2 tsp sugar.)

Finish Stir-Fry
4

• Add Szechuan sauce (reserve bowl; no need to wipe out!) and garlic powder to pan with stir-fry. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. • In bowl used for sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 TBSP water (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until dissolved. • Stir cornstarch mixture into stir-fry until fully incorporated; simmer until sauce thickens, 30-60 seconds. • Remove pan from heat. Stir in chili flakes to taste (we used 1⁄8 tsp; 1⁄4 tsp for 4). Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water.

Stir in shrimp or chicken along with chili flakes.

Heat Rice
5

• Massage rice in package to break up grains. Partially open package; microwave until warmed through, 11⁄2-2 minutes. (Careful when handling and opening the pouch!) • Transfer rice to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork.

Serve
6

• Divide rice and stir-fry between plates in separate sections. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Shrimp are fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the savory taste with a kick of spice; some found it delicious, while others wanted more flavor.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to cook, with convenient microwaveable rice saving time for most customers.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding red bell pepper or zucchini for extra veggies. Some enjoyed it with shrimp or tofu for protein.
  • Portions: A few mentioned needing more rice to balance the veggie amount or wanting additional protein for satiety.
  • Rice texture: Some found the microwaveable rice dry or clumpy; consider cooking your own for better texture.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

E
Enid BaschCooked for 4 people
|Oct 5, 2024

Used shrimp for half the family and added tofu to other part of veggies for vegetarian in house. Delicious! I used less sauce and made more rice. Good meal on weekend since time factor involved.

C
Christine ManallaCooked for 4 people
|Oct 2, 2024

This was the best "Chinese" dish of all that we've every gotten from HF. Very tasty. As fast and good as takeout!

G
George RiddleCooked for 2 people
|Nov 27, 2024

Great savory dish with a little kick of spice......added shrimp. Very tasty

H
Heather MesagnaCooked for 2 people
|Dec 7, 2024

This was soooooooo good! Loved that I could adjust the spice level

A
Ann DensonCooked for 2 people
|Oct 6, 2024

Pleasing to the eye and full of vegetables. The meat addition only added to the texture and flavor.

L
Linda MooreCooked for 2 people
|Oct 6, 2024

I added red bell pepper and zucchini to this. It was so good.

M
Myrna ValletteCooked for 2 people
|Jul 15, 2024

Liked that it's quick to prepare, and it was delicious.

A
Anne SnyderCooked for 2 people
|Jul 22, 2024

I order a lot of Asian food and I loved the simple vegetable combination.

T
Trisha MoffettCooked for 2 people
|Nov 25, 2024

I like that it comes with microwaveable rice. Sometimes my rice doesn't come out that good. I wish that tofu was an option to add to the meal. It would be so good with the dish. I added some to mine and it made it better.

R
Rich ArnoldCooked for 2 people
|Jul 11, 2024

A little too long to prepare, definitely not 5 mins prep as it says on the card. Please make those more realistic

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