5 from 2 votes
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Chinese salt and pepper shrimp is a tender seafood dish of Sichuan heat wrapped up in a golden, crunchy fried crust. Make it in 20 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
107 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp shell-on optional, See Note 1, large
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white peppercorns
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Fresno chile pepper finely diced (seeds removed if desired
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat a dry wok and gently toast the peppercorns for 30 seconds, stirring often. Add the salt and toast all for another minute. Everything should be fragrant. Remove from heat source, cool and blitz until ground in spice blender or coffee grinder. Set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry and transfer to a bowl (See Note 1). Sprinkle the cornstarch and 1/2 the pepper mixture on top, then toss to coat.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towel lined tray with wire rack. Turn heat up to 375°F and then fry all shrimp a second time for maximum crispiness.
- Transfer to paper towel lined tray with wire rack to drain and then toss in a medium bowl with remaining half of pepper mixture. Add chile and cilantro to bowl, tossing to combine. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- If using shrimp with shell on: Trim off the sharp edges around the head and remove the legs and claws. Cut along the back and devein intestinal track.
Nutrition Information
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1225mg
(51%)
Potassium
185mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
385IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.