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Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

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This Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe offers a flavorful and crispy dish featuring extra-large shrimp seasoned with garlic salt, white pepper, and fresh vegetables. Quickly fried to perfection and tossed with aromatic garlic, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and green onions, it’s a perfect appetizer or main dish that’s both simple and packed with vibrant flavors.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Shrimp and Coating

  • 1 lb extra large shrimp (raw, peeled, and deveined)
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 3-4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 oz vegetable oil (for frying)

Vegetables and Seasoning

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • 3 stalks green onions (diced, separation of white and green parts)
  • 1 jalapeno (finely diced)
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly and sprinkle evenly with ½ teaspoon of garlic salt to infuse flavor into the shrimp before cooking.
  2. Coat Shrimp: Toss the salted shrimp in a bowl with 3-4 tablespoons of cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated. Set aside to allow the coating to adhere.
  3. Heat Oil: In a wok over high heat, heat vegetable oil until it reaches 375°F (190°C), the optimal temperature for frying shrimp to achieve a crispy texture.
  4. Fry Shrimp: Carefully add the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn golden and crispy. Remove shrimp and set aside on a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
  5. Reserve Oil: Turn off the heat and reserve 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil used for frying shrimp, discarding the rest.
  6. Prepare Aromatics: Wipe out the wok to remove any residue. Reheat on low heat and add the reserved teaspoon of oil along with minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Sauté Vegetables: Add the finely diced red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and the white parts of the green onions to the wok. Cook for approximately 1 minute to soften and blend flavors.
  8. Combine Shrimp and Seasoning: Add the fried shrimp back into the wok along with half of the remaining seasoning (½ tsp garlic salt and ¼ tsp white pepper) and the green parts of the green onions (chives). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, allowing the shrimp to warm and the flavors to marry. Taste and add more seasoning if preferred.
  9. Serve: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Ensure shrimp are patted dry thoroughly before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the wok during frying to maintain oil temperature and even cooking.
  • The reserved oil holds flavor and is used to sauté the aromatics and vegetables to enhance the dish’s taste.
  • You can adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spice level.
  • If preferred, serve with steamed rice or as an appetizer with dipping sauces like sweet chili.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/salt-and-pepper-shrimp-recipe/