Salt And Pepper Shrimp With Garlic And Chile

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   ["In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch, sugar, five spice powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, chile and scallions;set aside", "Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Line a small baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Add the shrimp to the cornstarch mixture and toss until evenly and thoroughly coated.", "In a heavy duty 12"" nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 T of the oil over medium high heat until very hot. Add half of the shrimp in a single layer. Cook without disturbing until deep golden and spotty brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, quickly flip each shrimp and continue to cook until the second sides are spotty golden brown, about 1 minute longer. (The shrimp may not be cooked through at this point) Transfer the shrimp to the prepare sheet. Add another 1 T of the oil to the skiller and repeat with the remaining shrimp, trasferring them to the sheet when done.", "", "Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 T oil to the skillet. Add the garlic mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the chile and scallions are softened and the garlic is golden and smells toasted, about 1 minute. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir to combine, Serve imediately, with the lime wedges."]

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