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Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp Recipe

Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp Recipe

4.9 from 12 reviews

Delicious and crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe with a perfect blend of spices and flavors. This dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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For Salt and Pepper Mix:

  • 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt

For Shrimp:

  • 1820 large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, butterfly shape
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 long fresh Thai Red Chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 long dried Red Chilies, roughly chopped
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil + Oil for frying
  • some Coriander for garnish
  • Lime wedges to serve
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
  • 1 Egg, whisked

Instructions

  1. Toast and Grind Spices: Toast Sichuan Peppercorns and Black Peppercorns until fragrant. Grind into a fine powder.
  2. Create Salt and Pepper Mix: Mix ground spices with Sea Salt.
  3. Marinate Shrimp: Butterfly the Shrimp, then marinate with Soy Sauce, Cooking Wine, and Egg.
  4. Coat Shrimp: Coat marinated Shrimp with Cornstarch.
  5. Fry Shrimp: Fry coated Shrimp until golden brown.
  6. Stir-Fry: Stir-fry Garlic, Chilies, and Onions, then add fried Shrimp and Salt and Pepper mix.
  7. Serve: Garnish with coriander and serve with Lime wedges.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the Shrimp to ensure crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of Salt and Pepper mix according to personal preference.

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Keywords: Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Crispy Shrimp, Seafood Recipe