Crunchy Salt And Pepper Shrimp
Crunchy Salt And Pepper Shrimp
Author: The Chef
Cuisine: Japan
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb (455 g) shrimp, frozen, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 1 cup (125 g) cornstarch
- 3 cups (720 mL) oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons black pepper
- ¼ cup (25 g) scallions, sliced
- white rice, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit until thawed, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the thawed shrimp on paper towels and pat dry.
- Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss until well-coated.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan until it reaches 400°F (200°C).
- Add the garlic and fry for 40 seconds-1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Fry the shrimp, about 6 at a time, for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
- In a clean wok or large pan, add the ginger and red pepper flakes and toast for 2 minutes, until the ginger is starting to brown.
- Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with the salt and pepper and toss until well-coated.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with the scallions and fried garlic.
- Serve with rice.
- Enjoy!
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Crunchy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
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Posted by Tasty on Thursday, August 2, 2018
