Updated on December 27th, 2024
Salt and Pepper Shrimp can apparently be found several Chinese buffets. Although, I have not actually seen it at one around here.
What is so unique about this recipe is the shrimp are eaten with the shell on. This may be a turn off to some people, and it is perfectly OK to remove the shell after cooking. You will miss the nice crunch, though.
As you have probably guessed, this recipe uses a lot of salt and pepper. There’s also fresh garlic and ginger. The flavors blend perfectly to create fantastic tasting shrimp.
The shrimp are first deep fried for 20 seconds and then fried in the work for another 20 seconds. The result is perfectly cooked, fantastically crunchy shrimp.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 3 1x
- Category: Asian-inspired
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb large raw shrimp, deveined with shells on
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 tablespoons of sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper mix (black, green, red, etc.)
Instructions
- Do the prep. Devein shrimp. Pat dry shrimp with paper towels. Slice green onions and mince garlic and ginger. Heat a deep fryer to 375°F or 191°C.
- Deep fry. Add shrimp and deep fry for 20 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Saute veggies. Coat the wok with a little oil and sauté green onions, garlic, and ginger for 15 seconds.
- Finish. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 20 seconds and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 1439.2 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Protein: 46.8 g
- Cholesterol: 364.9 mg
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