Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Name: Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp, head-on and shell-on; ½ cup flour; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; oil; 1 head garlic, peeled and minced; 2 jalapenos, cut into thin slices; ½ cup green onions, chopped

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4.8

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
301 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Chinese

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Gemma Fleming

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp are sure to rock your tastebuds! Crispy shrimp are tossed in an amazingly flavorful array of salt, pepper, and other aromatics. They're a restaurant favorite for a reason!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds large shrimp, head-on and shell-on
½ cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
oil
1 head garlic, peeled and minced
2 jalapenos, cut into thin slices
½ cup green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Trim tendrils and claws off shrimp and rinse under cold running water. Drain well and pat dry.
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, ½ of the pepper, and ½ of the salt. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture until coated.
In a wide, deep pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches oil to about 350 F. Add shrimp in batches and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and color changes.
Remove shrimp from the pan and drain on a colander. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the frying oil.
In a wide skillet over high heat, add the 2 tablespoons reserved oil and heat until hot. Add garlic, jalapenos, and green onions and saute for about 30 to 40 seconds or until aromatic.
Add deep-fried shrimp, the remaining ½ of the salt and ½ of the pepper. Toss for about 20 to 30 seconds until well distributed. Serve hot.

Notes

Drain the shrimp well, and pat dry so the coating adheres well.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 243mg (81%) Sodium 571mg (24%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	301kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	243mg	81%
Sodium	571mg	24%
Potassium	468mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.5g	1%
Vitamin A	136IU	3%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	115mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%