25 Minute Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp

5 from 4 ratings

25 Minute Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Deep fried until golden brown, this recipe for traditionalChinese salt and pepper shrimp is a great option for a quick to make Chinese-inspired dish for dinner. The fried shrimp is crispy and fork-tender. Ready in just 25 minutes!Serve with white rice and enjoy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: salt and pepper shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Becca Du

Ingredients

1 cup corn starch
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder optional
1 lb shrimp with heads
2 tsp salt
2 tsp white pepper
5 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger julienned, cut into match sticks
1 jalapeno thinly sliced
1 cup green onions cut into ½ inch pieces

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Instructions

Mix corn starch and chicken bouillon powder in a large bowl. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat them with the mixture.
Heat 1-2 cups of vegetable oil in a pot or dutch oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Use a candy thermometer to help keep the temperature consistent throughout the frying process. Make sure the oil is 1 inch deep.
Drop the shrimp one by one into the oil. Do not crowd the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes until the shrimp is orange on both sides. Once done, place the shrimp onto a plate covered with paper towels. The paper towels will absorb excess oil.
Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Add salt to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until a light brown color. Next, add the white pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Empty both onto a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. You can use some of the oil you used to fry the shrimp.
Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 1-2 minutes until they look shiny.
Add the jalapeno and green onions. Saute for another minute.
Lastly, add back the shrimp and then add the salt and pepper. Saute for another minute and remove from the heat.
Serve with white rice and enjoy!

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