
Crunchy Salt And Pepper Shrimp
Experience a flavor explosion with this Crunchy Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe that'll leave your taste buds dancing! Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, this dish is a seafood lover's dream come true.
Instructions
- 1
Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- 2
Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit until thawed, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the thawed shrimp on paper towels and pat dry.
- 4
Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss until well-coated.
- 5
Heat the oil in a wok or large pan until it reaches 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Add the garlic and fry for 40 seconds-1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Fry the shrimp, about 6 at a time, for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
- 8
In a clean wok or large pan, add the ginger and red pepper flakes and toast for 2 minutes, until the ginger is starting to brown.
- 9
Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with the salt and pepper and toss until well-coated.
- 10
Transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with the scallions and fried garlic.
- 11
Serve with rice.
- 12
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (10)
- •1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- •1 cup cornstarch
- •3 cups oil
- •6 cloves garlic, chopped
- •2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
- •2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •3 teaspoons black pepper
- •¼ cup scallions, sliced
- •white rice, cooked, for serving