Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Finely mince garlic.
- 2Slice up a jalapeño or two.
- 3Trim off the little horn at the top of the shrimp using kitchen shears.
- 4Trim off the top of the head and some of the legs of the shrimp.
- 5Remove the digestive tract by inserting a toothpick through the shell and gently pulling through.
- 6Rinse the cleaned shrimp.
- 7To the cleaned shrimp, add cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, water, a neutral cooking oil (like avocado oil), garlic powder, and a little salt.
- 8Give the shrimp a good mix.
- 9For the salt and pepper seasoning, combine one part salt, two parts sugar, and a half part black pepper in a small bowl.
- 10Give the salt and pepper seasoning a good mix.
- 11Heat peanut oil to 350°F in a pan.
- 12Fry the shrimp in small batches for about three to four minutes until cooked through.
- 13Strain the fried shrimp.
- 14Add a little oil to your wok.
- 15Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeños to the wok and sauté quickly.
- 16Add all the fried shrimp to the wok.
- 17Add the salt and pepper seasoning to the shrimp and toss it all together.
- 18Serve the salt and pepper shrimp immediately.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs whole shrimp, shell on and deveined
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños
- peanut oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tbsp kosher salt
- 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.
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