Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 18-20 jumbo head on shell on shrimp, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic, more if preferred
- 1-2 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/4 cup shallots
For the Salt and Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the jumbo head on shell on shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well until the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat a deep pan or wok with enough cooking oil for deep frying to 400°F. Carefully fry the seasoned shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. This quick fry on high heat will make the shrimp crispy on the outside but not overcooked on the inside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep them crispy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together salt, ground black pepper, and sugar for the salt and pepper seasoning. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In a clean pan or wok, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeño, and shallots. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the fried shrimp to the pan with the fragrant aromatics. Sprinkle with the prepared salt and pepper seasoning, as much as desired, and give it a good toss to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy salt and pepper shrimp!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 18-20 jumbo head on shell on shrimp, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic, more if preferred
- 1-2 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/4 cup shallots
For the Salt and Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the jumbo head on shell on shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well until the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat a deep pan or wok with enough cooking oil for deep frying to 400°F. Carefully fry the seasoned shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. This quick fry on high heat will make the shrimp crispy on the outside but not overcooked on the inside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep them crispy.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a small bowl, mix together salt, ground black pepper, and sugar for the salt and pepper seasoning. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In a clean pan or wok, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeño, and shallots. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the fried shrimp to the pan with the fragrant aromatics. Sprinkle with the prepared salt and pepper seasoning, as much as desired, and give it a good toss to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy salt and pepper shrimp!