Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Our salt and pepper shrimp recipe makes a classic Cantonese dish with simple ingredients. The dish is packed with protein and ultimately delicious.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 15 mins
total TIME 25 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Chinese

Keyword: how to make salt and pepper shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 502 kcal

Ingredients (12)

26 oz raw peel-on shrimp head removed
3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
0.5 oz jalapeno sliced
1 cup canola oil *
4 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper flakes
2 tbsp scallion sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a skillet over low heat, dry roast 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 tsp ground pepper for 30 seconds or until the mixture is fragrant. Carefully transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.

step 1 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Heat 1 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the garlic in a fine mesh strainer until just golden brown, and set aside to drain on excess oil.

step 2 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

In a large bowl, coat 26 oz shrimp with 4 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.

step 3 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Quickly lay the coated shrimp in the skillet of hot oil and fry the shrimp in batches, cooking each side for 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate.

step 4 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

In another skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Add fried garlic, 0.5 oz jalapeno, fried shrimp, and the seasoning mixture. Stir fry everything for about 1 minute and take off the heat.

step 5 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Sprinkle over 2 tbsp scallion and 1/4 tsp pepper flakes. Serve with hot rice.

step 6 How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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