Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    107 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

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!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb large shrimp (shell-on optional, See Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp white peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 fresno chile finely diced (seeds removed if desired)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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

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Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1225mg (51%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107 kcal

% 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.

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