# Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Scallops

Crispy, garlicky, and slightly spicy shrimp and scallops.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- corn starch
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- MSG
- black tiger shrimps
- scallops
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- oil
- diced garlic
- jalapenos
- green onions

## Instructions

1. Mix corn starch, onion powder, garlic powder, and MSG to create a batter.
2. Coat the black tiger shrimps with the batter.
3. Coat the scallops with the batter.
4. Deep fry the shrimps, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
5. Deep fry the scallops.
6. For the salt and pepper spice mix, combine 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
7. On a hot pan with oil, add the diced garlic.
8. Add the jalapenos and cook them down for at least 4 to 5 minutes.
9. Add the deep-fried shrimp and scallops to the pan.
10. Sprinkle the salt and pepper spice mix over the shrimp and scallops.
11. Garnish with green onions.

## Equipment

- pan
- wok

## Tips

- Do not overcrowd the pan when deep frying.
- Pat dry seafood.
- Lightly coat with cornstarch.
- Fry hot and fast.
- Finish with cracked pepper and salt.

## Source

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- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/71b1a9e0-8079-4ecd-98b0-912764c754c5
- Extracted: 2026-03-31

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