Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely mince garlic.
  2. 2Finely mince garlic.
  3. 3Finely mince garlic.
  4. 4Slice up a jalapeño or two.
  5. 5Slice up a jalapeño or two.
  6. 6Slice up a jalapeño or two.
  7. 7Trim off the little horn at the top of the shrimp using kitchen shears.
  8. 8Trim off the little horn at the top of the shrimp using kitchen shears.
  9. 9Trim off the little horn at the top of the shrimp using kitchen shears.
  10. 10Trim off the top of the head and some of the legs of the shrimp.
  11. 11Trim off the top of the head and some of the legs of the shrimp.
  12. 12Trim off the top of the head and some of the legs of the shrimp.
  13. 13Remove the digestive tract by inserting a toothpick through the shell and gently pulling through.
  14. 14Remove the digestive tract by inserting a toothpick through the shell and gently pulling through.
  15. 15Remove the digestive tract by inserting a toothpick through the shell and gently pulling through.
  16. 16Rinse the cleaned shrimp.
  17. 17Rinse the cleaned shrimp.
  18. 18Rinse the cleaned shrimp.
  19. 19To the cleaned shrimp, add cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, water, a neutral cooking oil (like avocado oil), garlic powder, and a little salt.
  20. 20To the cleaned shrimp, add cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, water, a neutral cooking oil (like avocado oil), garlic powder, and a little salt.
  21. 21To the cleaned shrimp, add cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, water, a neutral cooking oil (like avocado oil), garlic powder, and a little salt.
  22. 22Give the shrimp a good mix.
  23. 23Give the shrimp a good mix.
  24. 24Give the shrimp a good mix.
  25. 25For the salt and pepper seasoning, combine one part salt, two parts sugar, and a half part black pepper in a small bowl.
  26. 26For the salt and pepper seasoning, combine one part salt, two parts sugar, and a half part black pepper in a small bowl.
  27. 27For the salt and pepper seasoning, combine one part salt, two parts sugar, and a half part black pepper in a small bowl.
  28. 28Give the salt and pepper seasoning a good mix.
  29. 29Give the salt and pepper seasoning a good mix.
  30. 30Give the salt and pepper seasoning a good mix.
  31. 31Heat peanut oil to 350°F in a pan.
  32. 32Heat peanut oil to 350°F in a pan.
  33. 33Heat peanut oil to 350°F in a pan.
  34. 34Fry the shrimp in small batches for about three to four minutes until cooked through.
  35. 35Fry the shrimp in small batches for about three to four minutes until cooked through.
  36. 36Fry the shrimp in small batches for about three to four minutes until cooked through.
  37. 37Strain the fried shrimp.
  38. 38Strain the fried shrimp.
  39. 39Strain the fried shrimp.
  40. 40Add a little oil to your wok.
  41. 41Add a little oil to your wok.
  42. 42Add a little oil to your wok.
  43. 43Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeños to the wok and sauté quickly.
  44. 44Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeños to the wok and sauté quickly.
  45. 45Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeños to the wok and sauté quickly.
  46. 46Add all the fried shrimp to the wok.
  47. 47Add all the fried shrimp to the wok.
  48. 48Add all the fried shrimp to the wok.
  49. 49Add the salt and pepper seasoning to the shrimp and toss it all together.
  50. 50Add the salt and pepper seasoning to the shrimp and toss it all together.
  51. 51Add the salt and pepper seasoning to the shrimp and toss it all together.
  52. 52Serve the salt and pepper shrimp immediately.
  53. 53Serve the salt and pepper shrimp immediately.
  54. 54Serve the salt and pepper shrimp immediately.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs whole shrimp, shell on and deveined
  • 2 lbs whole shrimp, shell on and deveined
  • 2 lbs whole shrimp, shell on and deveined
  • 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 neutral cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 jalapeños
  • peanut oil
  • peanut oil
  • peanut oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Equipment

kitchen shearstoothpicklarge bowlsmall bowlwoktongsstrainerwooden spoon

Tips

  • If you're not eating the shrimp with the shell, you're missing out.
  • Using shrimp with the head on adds extra flavor.
  • Fry shrimp in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.