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Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Crunchy and salty, with just the right amount of heat, these Salt and Pepper Shrimp are easy yet delicious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp deveined with shells on
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil as needed for frying
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red chili thinly sliced
- 1 green chili thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss them with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, remove any excess oil except for 1 tablespoon and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and chili, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss quickly to coat. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1118mg
(47%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1118mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.