Ingredients ๐
- Vegetable oil โ for frying
- 500g large shrimp โ cleaned and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch โ for that perfect crunch
- 1 tsp salt โ simple yet essential ๐ง
- 1 tsp black pepper โ freshly ground for a bold flavor
- 1/2 tsp white pepper โ adds a bit of heat ๐ถ๏ธ
- 2 cloves garlic, minced โ fragrant and flavorful ๐ง
- 2 green onions, chopped โ for a fresh finish ๐ง
- 1-2 red chilies, sliced โ spice it up!
Instructions ๐ฉโ๐ณ
1 . Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Toss them in cornstarch until well coated. This will give them a nice crispy texture when fried.
2. Fry the Shrimp:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the shrimp.
- Fry until golden and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels. ๐ฆ
3. Season the Shrimp:
- In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving just a tablespoon.
- Add minced garlic, chopped green onions, and sliced red chilies. Sautรฉ until fragrant.
- Return the fried shrimp to the pan and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and white pepper.
- Toss everything together until the shrimp are evenly coated with the spices.
4. Serve:
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.
- Garnish with a bit more chopped green onion if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, spicy goodness! ๐ค๐ถ๏ธ
Looking for a quick and tasty seafood dish? Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a crispy, spicy delight thatโs super easy to whip up. Letโs get cooking!
