Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Get crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp on the table in 20 minutes. A seasoned cornstarch coating, fresh garlic, and black pepper give this Chinese-style dish its flavor.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 tbsp. oil for sautéing the aromatics
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsps. chopped green onions
- ½ tsp. salt
- lemon wedges for garnish
- oil for deep-frying
For the Cornstarch Coating
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Add the cornstarch mixture of salt, pepper, cornstarch, and garlic powder to the shrimp. Toss until evenly coated.
- Deep-fry the coated shrimp in batches until golden and crispy. Set the fried shrimp aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the skillet and toss for another minute to coat them evenly.
- Add the green onions and serve the shrimp over warm rice with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 2888mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg