Description
Salt and Pepper Shrimp will rock your dinner table with its crispy, zesty charm. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavor, this Cantonese-style dish brings restaurant magic straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Seasonings and Coating:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1 red bell pepper
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and 1 teaspoon white pepper in a mixing bowl, creating your signature seasoning blend.
- Drop 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp into the spice mixture, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated with the fragrant seasonings.
- Spread ½ cup cornstarch over the seasoned shrimp, gently tossing to create a light, crispy exterior coating.
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a skillet, heating to 350°F over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place seasoned shrimp into the hot skillet, arranging them in a single layer so each piece can develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped green onions, and 1 sliced red bell pepper into the pan, quickly stirring for 1-2 minutes to preserve their vibrant colors and crisp texture.
- Transfer the sizzling shrimp and vegetables to a serving plate, allowing the aromas to tantalize your senses before enjoying your freshly prepared dish.
Notes
- Salt and pepper can be adjusted to personal taste, with more white pepper adding extra warmth and complexity to the dish.
- Cornstarch creates a delicate, crispy exterior on the shrimp, so coat them evenly and shake off excess for the best texture.
- Fresh shrimp deliver the most vibrant flavor, so select large, deveined shrimp from a trusted seafood counter for optimal results.
- For a lighter version, consider air frying the shrimp instead of pan-frying, which reduces oil content while maintaining a crisp finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1460 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg