Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe
Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a Chinese dish that features fried shrimp and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and tossed in ginger and garlic.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil, (+2 tbsps)
- 3 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
- 2 tbsps Soy Sauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 lb Large or Jumbo Shrimp
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 2 Serrano Peppers, (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Scallion Whites, (the bottom of a green onion)
- Thumb Ginger, (sliced thinly)
- 5 cloves Garlic, (diced)
- Chili Crisp, (optional)
Instructions
- Toast peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium low for 10 minutes. Place in a mortar and pestle, food processor, or spice grinder and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp. Remove any shells and pat them dry.
- Add 2 cups of oil to a deep skillet. Warm over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together shaoxing wine, egg, and soy sauce. Place cornstarch in another bowl. Dip shrimp in the shaoxing mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch, tapping off any excess.
- Place into oil and fry for 2-4 minutes, flip over and cook for another 1-2 minutes and remove. Place into a paper towel or wire rack to drain excess grease.
- Discard the oil and clean the skillet. Add 2 tbsps oil back into the pan. Add sliced scallion whites, ginger, and peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly browned and fragrant. Add garlic and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the shrimp back into the pan. Toss together and sprinkle the salt and pepper mixture on top. Serve with chili crisp.
Notes
Tips
- If using frozen shrimp, allow the shrimp to thaw completely cold water for about 30 minutes prior to getting started.
- Cook shrimp in small batches! Do not overcrowd your pan, the shrimp will take longer to cook and won't be as crispy.
- Pat the shrimp dry prior to adding the breading to get a nice crispy crust!
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 189mg, Sodium: 1824mg, Potassium: 252mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 376IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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