JUST FOR SWEETIE SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP
My youngest sister loves Salt and Pepper Shrimp. We were invited to her home one evening and I was determined to prepare a dish especially for her, so I wanted to get a recipe just perfect for her liking. Crispy, crunchy and spicy.
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Hawaiian, Local
- Oil for frying
- 1 lb. whole shrimp
- 1 TB cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 TB vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. shallot, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
Spice:
- 1/4 tsp. each salt, Chinese 5-spice
- 1/4 tsp. ground Szechwan peppercorn
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
In a wok or deep fat fryer; heat oil.
In a mixing bowl; combine spice ingredients; set aside.
In a mixing bowl; coat shrimp in cornstarch and salt.
Deep fry; drain on paper towel.
In a skillet over medium high heat; stir fry shallot, garlic, chili pepper and ginger in oil.
Add shrimp; heat through.
Transfer onto serving platter.
Sprinkle with spice.
Keyword salt, pepper shrimp, crisy, crunchy and spicy