Salt-And-Pepper Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Salt-And-Pepper Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt; 1 pound shrimp; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons garlic chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger chopped; 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 2 each red chili peppers chopped; 2 cups peanut oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons salt
1 pound shrimp
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons garlic chopped
2 teaspoons ginger chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped
2 each red chili peppers chopped
2 cups peanut oil

1
TO CLEAN THE SHRIMP, remove the feathery legs and blot the shrimp dry with paper towels.
2
In a small bowl, combine the coarse salt, peppercorns, and sugar and set aside.
3
In another small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, scallions and the chopped chilies.
4
Heat a wok or deep skillet until it is hot and add the oil.
5
When the oil is very hot and smoking, add the shrimp and deep-fry for about 1 minute or until they are pink.
6
Remove them immediately with a slotted spoon and drain well.
7
Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and reheat the wok.
8
Add the salt-peppercorns-sugar mixture and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
9
Add the garlic-ginger-scallion-chiles mixture and stir-fry for 10 Return the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes until the spices have thoroughly coated the outer shell of the shrimp.
10
Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve at once.

830

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons salt, 1 pound shrimp, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Salt-And-Pepper Spicy Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salt-And-Pepper Spicy Shrimp

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