Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 775
- Total Fat
- 42
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 63
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 275
- Sodium
- 2012
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
2 teaspoons (10 grams) kosher salt
1 tablespoon (30 grams) chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (5 grams) white pepper
1 1/2 pounds (600 grams) large shrimp, unpeeled
2 quarts (1.8 liters) vegetable oil for deep frying, plus 2 tablespoons for stir-frying
1 cup (240 grams) cornstarch
2 tablespoons (30 grams) garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon (10 grams) ginger, minced
1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced with seeds
2 tablespoons (60 grams) scallions, finely chopped
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, bouillon powder, sugar and white pepper and reserve.
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then drain them quickly in a colander. Leave them moist to absorb the cornstarch to make a crust.
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or pot until the oil reaches about 375 degrees F. Add the cornstarch to a large bowl, dredge the shrimp in cornstarch and then shake off the excess. Deep fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes in three small batches. Drain on a sheet pan as you are heating your skillet or wok.
- While the shrimp are cooking, heat a large skillet or wok to high and spoon in 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of oil. When the first wisp of white smoke appears, stir in the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and cook for about 30 seconds until light brown.
- Toss in the fried shrimp, reserved sugar-and-salt mixture and scallions. Continually toss the shrimp to coat well, 1 to 2 minutes. Once the shrimp are heated through, plate the shrimp and top with crispy bits from the pan.