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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt & Pepper Shrimp is an easy Chinese seafood recipe. Shrimp is coated in a light and crispy batter, fried and tossed in a savory sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Chinese, fried, shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 183kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 green onions
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and devein the shrimp but leave the tails on. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  • Toss the shrimp in cornstarch.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F. Fry the shrimp, in batches of necessary until golden brown and cooked through. About 3 - 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Cook just until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, stir in green onions and pour over shrimp. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

It is important to fry the shrimp in batches. If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp won't be as crispy. 
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg