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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry shrimp in a single layer 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil, add garlic and jalapeño, stir 30 seconds. Return shrimp, toss 1 minute.
  4. Transfer to a plate, scatter scallions, and sprinkle with extra salt and white pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tail-on shrimp make a pretty presentation but are slightly messier to eat. For a make-ahead shortcut, prep the aromatics and pat the shrimp dry a few hours in advance, then coat and fry right before serving.