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Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp

This delicious Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp tossed in a spicy and savory mix, perfect for a seafood dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Wok
  • Wooden Chopstick
  • paper towel

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 18-20 pieces Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, butterfly shape
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 long Fresh Thai Red Chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 long Dried Red Chilies, roughly chopped
  • 2 pieces Green Onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Plus oil for frying
  • some Coriander for garnish
  • to serve Lime wedges

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Cooking Wine
  • 1 piece Egg, whisked

Salt and Pepper Mix

  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt Do not use regular salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a frying pan, toast Sichuan Peppercorns and Black Peppercorns on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then use a mortar and pestle to grind into fine powder. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add in the Sea Salt. Mix well. Salt and Pepper mix is ready.
  • Slice down the back of Shrimp into a butterfly shape. In a bowl, mix together the Shrimp, Light Soy Sauce, Chinese Cooking Wine, and Egg. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add in Cornstarch. Add in the Shrimp and some marinade. Use your hands to mix well the Shrimp and Cornstarch. Shake off extra starch.
  • In a wok, add in enough Vegetable Oil for the Shrimp to float. Use a wooden chopstick to check the temperature of the oil. When there are small bubbles coming up quickly, the oil is ready. Add the Shrimp into the hot oil one at a time. Fry in batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towel or a wire rack.
  • In a clean wok, add in the Vegetable Oil over medium-high heat. Add in the Garlic, Thai Red Chilli, Dried Red Chillies, and Green Onions. Stir fry for a minute. Then add in the fried Shrimp. Sprinkle over a generous amount of Salt and Pepper mix. Toss everything well.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with some chopped coriander and serve with Lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, Crispy, Fried, seafood, shrimp, spicy
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