Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, U16-20, shell on
- 1 cup cornstarch
For the Spicy Salt Mixture
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
For the Aromatics and Frying
- 2 jalapeno, chopped
- 4 fresno chilis, chopped
- 6 Thai chili peppers, chopped, optional
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fried garlic, for garnish
- 4 cups avocado oil, for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
If your shrimp are not already shell-on and deveined, rinse and clean them thoroughly. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut off the claws. Then, cut through the shell along the top of the shrimp's back and devein by pulling out the dark vein.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Chop the garlic cloves, jalapenos, fresno chilis, and optional Thai chili peppers. Place all chopped aromatics in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the white pepper, kosher salt, and MSG to create the spicy salt mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dredge the prepared shrimp thoroughly in the cornstarch, ensuring each shrimp is well coated. Heat 4 cups of avocado oil in a wok or deep pan to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Carefully fry the cornstarch-dredged shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per batch, or until they are golden brown and their shells are crisp. Remove the fried shrimp with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Immediately season the hot fried shrimp with a few generous pinches of the prepared spicy salt mixture.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Pour out most of the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in the wok. Heat this oil over high heat. Add the chopped garlic and fresh peppers to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Return the fried shrimp to the wok with the garlic and peppers. Add the remaining spicy salt mixture to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for another minute to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated with the spicy salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the salt and pepper shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish generously with the fried garlic and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, U16-20, shell on
- 1 cup cornstarch
For the Spicy Salt Mixture
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
For the Aromatics and Frying
- 2 jalapeno, chopped
- 4 fresno chilis, chopped
- 6 Thai chili peppers, chopped, optional
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fried garlic, for garnish
- 4 cups avocado oil, for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
If your shrimp are not already shell-on and deveined, rinse and clean them thoroughly. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut off the claws. Then, cut through the shell along the top of the shrimp's back and devein by pulling out the dark vein.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Chop the garlic cloves, jalapenos, fresno chilis, and optional Thai chili peppers. Place all chopped aromatics in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the white pepper, kosher salt, and MSG to create the spicy salt mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dredge the prepared shrimp thoroughly in the cornstarch, ensuring each shrimp is well coated. Heat 4 cups of avocado oil in a wok or deep pan to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Carefully fry the cornstarch-dredged shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per batch, or until they are golden brown and their shells are crisp. Remove the fried shrimp with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Immediately season the hot fried shrimp with a few generous pinches of the prepared spicy salt mixture.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Pour out most of the frying oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in the wok. Heat this oil over high heat. Add the chopped garlic and fresh peppers to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Return the fried shrimp to the wok with the garlic and peppers. Add the remaining spicy salt mixture to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for another minute to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated with the spicy salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the salt and pepper shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish generously with the fried garlic and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min