Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 30 shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Batter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Frying and Finishing
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned, plus extra for garnish
- 1 green spicy pepper, julienned (such as Gok Jiao or serrano), plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine, such as Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the peeled, deveined shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the shrimp marinate, prepare the batter. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, egg, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until a smooth, thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Dip each marinated shrimp into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return the fried shrimp to the hot oil for a second fry. Fry for another 1-2 minutes until deeply golden brown and extra crispy. Remove and place back on the wire rack.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Pour out most of the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok or a large pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, julienned red bell pepper, and julienned green spicy pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the double-fried shrimp to the wok with the sautéed aromatics. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and splash with cooking wine. Toss everything together vigorously for 1 minute to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated and heated through.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Transfer the Salt & Pepper Shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh julienned red and green peppers, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 30 shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Batter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Frying and Finishing
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned, plus extra for garnish
- 1 green spicy pepper, julienned (such as Gok Jiao or serrano), plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine, such as Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the peeled, deveined shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the shrimp marinate, prepare the batter. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, egg, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until a smooth, thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Dip each marinated shrimp into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return the fried shrimp to the hot oil for a second fry. Fry for another 1-2 minutes until deeply golden brown and extra crispy. Remove and place back on the wire rack.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Pour out most of the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok or a large pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, julienned red bell pepper, and julienned green spicy pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the double-fried shrimp to the wok with the sautéed aromatics. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and splash with cooking wine. Toss everything together vigorously for 1 minute to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated and heated through.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Transfer the Salt & Pepper Shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh julienned red and green peppers, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min