Step 1

Firstly, cut dried chilli peppers and soak them in water for 15 minutes. Then, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Next marinate the shellfish by adding in all the seasonings, mixing well and setting it aside for 15 minutes. Afterwards, add one tablespoon of cornstarch before frying.

Step 3

Heat your pan or wok firstly, and then add cold oil. Place the shellfish in. Then turn over. Fry until the prawns change colour. Transfer out.

Step 4

Add oil and fry peppers. Then place bean paste and fry over a small fire. Next, toss in the garlic, ginger, scallion and peppercorn, and fry for half a minute.

Step 5

Return the shellfish to the wok. Add soy sauce and cooking wine. Then add green onion sections, toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil. Mix and serve your Szechuan shrimp hot.