Restaurant Style Salt & Pepper Shrimp

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice up some peppers. Korean peppers are used as a substitute for jalapeño peppers.
  2. 2Slice up some peppers. Korean peppers are used as a substitute for jalapeño peppers.
  3. 3Slice up some peppers. Korean peppers are used as a substitute for jalapeño peppers.
  4. 4Finely mince up garlic.
  5. 5Finely mince up garlic.
  6. 6Finely mince up garlic.
  7. 7Trim off the horn and the front end of the shrimp, as that's where it's bitter.
  8. 8Trim off the horn and the front end of the shrimp, as that's where it's bitter.
  9. 9Trim off the horn and the front end of the shrimp, as that's where it's bitter.
  10. 10Trim off the little tentacles or legs of the shrimp.
  11. 11Trim off the little tentacles or legs of the shrimp.
  12. 12Trim off the little tentacles or legs of the shrimp.
  13. 13Remove the digestive tract (or poop) using a toothpick by sticking it right in the middle and pulling it out.
  14. 14Remove the digestive tract (or poop) using a toothpick by sticking it right in the middle and pulling it out.
  15. 15Remove the digestive tract (or poop) using a toothpick by sticking it right in the middle and pulling it out.
  16. 16Wash and rinse the shrimp.
  17. 17Wash and rinse the shrimp.
  18. 18Wash and rinse the shrimp.
  19. 19Add cornstarch to the cleaned shrimp.
  20. 20Add cornstarch to the cleaned shrimp.
  21. 21Add cornstarch to the cleaned shrimp.
  22. 22Add Shaoxing wine to the shrimp.
  23. 23Add Shaoxing wine to the shrimp.
  24. 24Add Shaoxing wine to the shrimp.
  25. 25Add a little water to the shrimp.
  26. 26Add a little water to the shrimp.
  27. 27Add a little water to the shrimp.
  28. 28Add some cooking oil to the shrimp.
  29. 29Add some cooking oil to the shrimp.
  30. 30Add some cooking oil to the shrimp.
  31. 31Add black pepper to the shrimp.
  32. 32Add black pepper to the shrimp.
  33. 33Add black pepper to the shrimp.
  34. 34Add a pinch of salt to the shrimp.
  35. 35Add a pinch of salt to the shrimp.
  36. 36Add a pinch of salt to the shrimp.
  37. 37Add garlic powder to the shrimp.
  38. 38Add garlic powder to the shrimp.
  39. 39Add garlic powder to the shrimp.
  40. 40Mix the shrimp with the added ingredients.
  41. 41Mix the shrimp with the added ingredients.
  42. 42Mix the shrimp with the added ingredients.
  43. 43Make the salt and pepper mixture by adding one part salt to a bowl.
  44. 44Make the salt and pepper mixture by adding one part salt to a bowl.
  45. 45Make the salt and pepper mixture by adding one part salt to a bowl.
  46. 46Add two parts sugar to the salt.
  47. 47Add two parts sugar to the salt.
  48. 48Add two parts sugar to the salt.
  49. 49Add a half part black pepper to the mixture.
  50. 50Add a half part black pepper to the mixture.
  51. 51Add a half part black pepper to the mixture.
  52. 52Add frying oil to your wok.
  53. 53Add frying oil to your wok.
  54. 54Add frying oil to your wok.
  55. 55Once the oil is hot, add in the shrimp in batches.
  56. 56Once the oil is hot, add in the shrimp in batches.
  57. 57Once the oil is hot, add in the shrimp in batches.
  58. 58After a couple of minutes, flip the shrimp over.
  59. 59After a couple of minutes, flip the shrimp over.
  60. 60After a couple of minutes, flip the shrimp over.
  61. 61Once the shrimp are done, strain them.
  62. 62Once the shrimp are done, strain them.
  63. 63Once the shrimp are done, strain them.
  64. 64Add a little oil to the wok.
  65. 65Add a little oil to the wok.
  66. 66Add a little oil to the wok.
  67. 67Add in garlic.
  68. 68Add in garlic.
  69. 69Add in garlic.
  70. 70Add in the chilies.
  71. 71Add in the chilies.
  72. 72Add in the chilies.
  73. 73Sauté for about a minute or two.
  74. 74Sauté for about a minute or two.
  75. 75Sauté for about a minute or two.
  76. 76Add all of the fried shrimp to the wok.
  77. 77Add all of the fried shrimp to the wok.
  78. 78Add all of the fried shrimp to the wok.
  79. 79Add as much salt and pepper mixture as you want.
  80. 80Add as much salt and pepper mixture as you want.
  81. 81Add as much salt and pepper mixture as you want.
  82. 82Give it a good toss.
  83. 83Give it a good toss.
  84. 84Give it a good toss.
  85. 85Serve the salt and pepper shrimp.
  86. 86Serve the salt and pepper shrimp.
  87. 87Serve the salt and pepper shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs whole shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs whole shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs whole shrimp
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 3 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 3 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • frying oil
  • frying oil
  • frying oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardglovesbowlscissorstoothpickstrainerwoktongswooden spatula

Tips

  • You can use headless shrimp, but leaving the head on adds more flavor.
  • If you have something to say about leaving the shell and head on, respectfully skip the video. I'm not making this for you.
  • The salt and pepper mixture uses a high ratio of sugar to salt to balance out the saltiness, as taught by restaurants.
  • Fry shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.