January 3, 2021

Spicy Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Chinese
Spicy Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish known for the distinct taste of Szechuan Peppercorns, a spice from China's southwestern province. Salt and Pepper style deep fried recipes is one of the most requested dishes in Chinese restaurants. The crispiness, unique flavors that create a tingly numbing sensation, and slight kick of spice with lemony overtones show that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to get a lot of flavor. If you can’t get your hands on whole peppercorns then use a roasted salt white pepper powder instead. White pepper is just as flavoring with more of a lighter taste and used as a popular substitute at restaurants. This dish is perfect for gatherings and definitely a crowd pleaser.

the recipe

prep time
15
cook time
10
total time
25
ingredients

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimps, in shell heads attached

½ cup potato starch or cornstarch

10 garlic cloves minced

2 jalapeno peppers sliced

1 TBSP Butter

3 TBSP Vegetable Oil

½ teaspoon roasted salt white pepper powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

6 Fresh Thai Chili Peppers

Shredded Lettuce (Optional)

Oil for frying

directions

One

Rinse and trim away sharp edges around the head, claws, and devein

Two

Make sure shrimp is completely dry

Three

Dredge shrimp in potato starch or cornstarch, onion powder, and salt

Four

Deep Fry Shrimp for 1-2 minutes per batch ( Allow enough space in between pieces)

Five

Set aside on baking rack or plate lined with paper towel

Six

Heat Butter/Oil in wok or stir fry pan

Seven

Saute garlic, jalapeno peppers, and thai chili peppers until aromatic

Eight

Add shrimp and quickly toss/flip (Avoid overcooking)

Nine

Plate on a bed of lettuce and sprinkle with roasted salt white pepper powder

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