Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Salt and Pepper Shrimp are sure to rock your tastebuds! Crispy shrimp are tossed in an amazingly flavorful array of salt, pepper, and other aromatics. They're a restaurant favorite for a reason!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds large shrimp, head-on and shell-on
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- oil
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 jalapenos, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Trim tendrils and claws off shrimp and rinse under cold running water. Drain well and pat dry.
- 2
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, 1/2 of the pepper, and 1/2 of the salt. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture until coated.
- 3
In a wide, deep pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches oil to about 350 F. Add shrimp in batches and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and color changes.
- 4
Remove shrimp from the pan and drain on a colander. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the frying oil.
- 5
In a wide skillet over high heat, add the 2 tablespoons reserved oil and heat until hot. Add garlic, jalapenos, and green onions and saute for about 30 to 40 seconds or until aromatic.
- 6
Add deep-fried shrimp, the remaining 1/2 of the salt and 1/2 of the pepper. Toss for about 20 to 30 seconds until well distributed. Serve hot.