Description
Learn how to make delicious Crunchy Salt and Pepper Shrimp at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and crispy, these shrimp are a must-try!
Ingredients
- 454 g frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 128 g cornstarch
- 720 ml vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
- 3 teaspoons (15 ml) black pepper
- 60 ml scallions, sliced
- white rice, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Fill a medium bowl with cold water and immerse the shrimp, waiting around 10 minutes for them to defrost.
- Once thawed, lay the shrimp on paper towels and press gently to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, pour in the cornstarch and toss the shrimp until they are fully covered.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large pan until it reaches a temperature of 400°F (200°C).
- Introduce the chopped garlic to the oil, cooking for 40 seconds to 1 minute until it turns a golden hue, then remove with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Cook the shrimp in batches of about six for 2 minutes or until they achieve a light golden color, then place them on the wire rack to drain.
- In a cleaned wok or large pan, gently toast the ginger slices and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes until the ginger begins to brown.
- Combine the shrimp with the ginger and pepper flakes, tossing them together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Move the shrimp to a serving plate and adorn with sliced scallions and the previously fried garlic.
- Serve alongside cooked white rice.
- Enjoy your meal!
