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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Chinese restaurant-style salt & pepper shrimp recipe. SO easy, yummy & budget friendly!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. Shrimp head-on, shell-on
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • oil for deep-frying
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 cooking oil
  • 1 pinch salt
Stir-fry:
  • ½ tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onion scallion, chopped
  • ome red chili or green jalapeno, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels, then marinate with salt and white pepper for about 15 minutes.
  2. Mix all the ingredients for the Frying Batter until well combined. Add the shrimp to the batter and stir to coat evenly.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Serving 4people Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 178mg (59%) Sodium 1012mg (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% 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.