Salt-Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Salt-Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil, for frying; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely-minced ginger; 1/2 teaspoon chili oil; 2 tablespoons thinly-shaved scallions, plus extra for garnish; 1 cup flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 egg whites; 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup coarsely cracked black pepper; 1 pound large shrimp, shell-on, split down back and deveined

Servings: persons

1/2 cup oil, for frying
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely-minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
2 tablespoons thinly-shaved scallions, plus extra for garnish
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 egg whites
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely cracked black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, shell-on, split down back and deveined

1
Slowly heat oil in a wok or large skillet.
2
In a small bowl combine next 5 ingredients for sauce.
3
In 3 bowls, combine flour and cornstarch in first; beat egg whites with a fork until loose in second; mix salt and pepper in third.
4
Dip shrimp first in flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip in egg whites, allowing excess to drip off.
5
Lightly roll in salt mixture and add immediately to hot oil.
6
Fry on all sides, remove and drain on paper towels.
7
Serve with sauce, garnished with extra scallions.

764

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup oil, for frying, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon finely-minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Salt-Fried 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-Fried Shrimp

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