Salt and Pepper Shrimp
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Description
The recipe begins with shrimp marinated briefly with salt and white pepper. A batter of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, egg white, and oil is mixed to create a light coating. The shrimp are dipped and deep-fried at 350°F (175°C) until light golden and crisp. Excess oil is drained by resting the shrimp on a wire rack or paper towels.
For finishing, green onions and chili slices are stir-fried briefly over high heat with a pinch of salt and white pepper before adding the crispy shrimp back in for a quick toss. This step infuses the dish with fresh onion and chili aroma, balancing the crunchy, lightly seasoned batter coating of the shrimp.
The taste is a combination of fried crispness with a subtle heat and the bright flavor of green onions. This dish is commonly served as an appetizer or part of a meal where the contrast of textures is appreciated.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. Shrimp head-on, shell-on
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- neutral cooking oil for deep-frying, generic cooking oil
Frying Batter:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder or baking soda
- 1 egg white
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt
Stir-fry:
- ½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon green onion scallion, chopped
- ome red chili or green jalapeno, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels, then marinate with salt and white pepper for about 15 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Frying Batter until well combined. Add the shrimp to the batter and stir to coat evenly.
- To deep-fry the shrimp, heat 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of oil in a wok or stockpot to 350°F (175°C). Gently drop the shrimp into the oil and use a spatula to loosen them immediately, preventing them from clumping together.
- Deep-fry the shrimp until they are light golden brown and the batter is crispy. Remove them with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by placing the shrimp on a wire rack or on a dish lined with paper towels.
- To stir-fry, heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chopped green onion and chili or jalapeño, stirring quickly for a few seconds. Add the fried shrimp to the skillet, followed by the salt and white pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients well, then dish out and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1012mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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