Description
Learn how to make delicious Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp at home with this easy recipe. Crispy fried shrimp coated in a flavorful seasoned cornstarch mixture, tossed with garlic, chilies, and green onions for a fragrant and tasty dish.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
Cornstarch Mixture:
1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Other:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1–2 red chilies (thinly sliced), 2 green onions (chopped), lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and coat with seasoned cornstarch.
- Fry Shrimp: Fry until crispy and golden, then drain on paper towels.
- Saute Aromatics: Cook garlic, chilies, and green onions in oil until fragrant.
- Combine: Toss fried shrimp with aromatics until coated.
- Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Consider using shell-on shrimp for extra texture.
- Adjust chili amount to suit your spice preference.
- Enjoy with steamed rice or a cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 shrimp
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
