Description
Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that combines crispy shrimp with bold spices, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and a kick of heat, perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a satisfying main course. With its vibrant colors and explosive flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh red chili peppers, sliced (or 1 tsp chili flakes)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the shrimp in the flour mixture until evenly covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels; sauté garlic and chili in another pan before tossing with fried shrimp.
- Drizzle with soy sauce mixed with sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (150g)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 565mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 170mg