Description
This Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe is a delightful dish with crispy, flavorful shrimp coated in a seasoned salt and pepper mixture. It’s a popular appetizer or main course that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Salt and Pepper Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Coat the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Saute: In a separate pan, sauté garlic, green onions, and red chili until fragrant.
- Combine: Toss the fried shrimp with the garlic mixture until well combined.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with more green onions and chili slices if desired. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure the shrimp are dry before coating to ensure crispiness.
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper and chili to suit your spice preference.
- Serve the shrimp with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
