25 Minute Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Deep fried until golden brown, this recipe for traditionalChinese salt and pepper shrimp is a great option for a quick to make Chinese-inspired dish for dinner. The fried shrimp is crispy and fork-tender. Ready in just 25 minutes!Serve with white rice and enjoy.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- 1 lb shrimp (with heads)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp white pepper
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (julienned, cut into match sticks)
- 1 jalapeno (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup green onions (cut into ½ inch pieces)
Instructions
- 1
Mix corn starch and chicken bouillon powder in a large bowl. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat them with the mixture.
- 2
Heat 1-2 cups of vegetable oil in a pot or dutch oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Use a candy thermometer to help keep the temperature consistent throughout the frying process. Make sure the oil is 1 inch deep.
- 3
Drop the shrimp one by one into the oil. Do not crowd the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes until the shrimp is orange on both sides. Once done, place the shrimp onto a plate covered with paper towels. The paper towels will absorb excess oil.
- 4
Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Add salt to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until a light brown color. Next, add the white pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Empty both onto a plate.
- 5
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. You can use some of the oil you used to fry the shrimp.
- 6
Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 1-2 minutes until they look shiny.
- 7
Add the jalapeno and green onions. Saute for another minute.
- 8
Lastly, add back the shrimp and then add the salt and pepper. Saute for another minute and remove from the heat.
- 9
Serve with white rice and enjoy!