Description
Learn how to make delicious Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) (65 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram) onion powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, white pepper, black pepper, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Fry the shrimp until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced red chili.
- Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Add chopped green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp dry before coating with the cornstarch mixture for a crispy texture.
- Adjust the red chili amount to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Enhance flavors by using high-quality soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh lime juice.
