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February 26, 2020
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Hi guys! Today, I’m super excited because it’s finally salt and pepper shrimp time~! So many of you requested after I shared my salt and pepper chicken wings so here it is!
https://seonkyounglongest.com/salt-and-pepper-chicken-wings/
I personally LOVE shrimp so much, so keep expecting more variety shrimp recipe from me! 🙂 Are you ready? Let’s get started!
First thing is first, heat frying oil to 375°F.
Place garlic pieces on a small strainer and fry them in the preheated oil for 15 to 20 seconds or until golden brown. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
We are going to do the same for the chili. Make sure to shake off the excess chili seeds before you fry them.
Place chili slices on the strainer and fry them for 5 seconds. Set aside with garlic.Because when you frying chili, the seeds might pop!
Bring frying oil temperature back to 375°F.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, toss evenly.
Now add potato starch and coat the shrimp evenly with the starch. Shake off the excess.
I like to use potato starch because I think it’s more crispier than cornstarch. But if you have cornstarch in your hand already, feel free to use it!
Carefully drop the shrimp away from you in the frying oil.
Do 2 to 3 batches to not to crowd the pot. If you crowd the pot too much, the oil temperature will drop to fast and too much. The shrimp won’t turn out as crispy as it should be. Frying shrimp 3 to 4 minutes if you are using U16 or adjust cooking time depending on the size of the shrimp you are using.
When the shrimp is done cooking, remove from oil and place on a baking pan lined with cooling rack. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Combine remaining salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and place fried shrimp in a serving bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture right on top and toss it until it’s all evenly coated.
Sprinkle fried garlic and chili. Maybe sprinkle some micro green cilantro if you like and serve with lime wedges.
Sprinkle extra salt and pepper to your taste and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- Author: Seonkyoung Longest
Description
The BEST Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe Online!
Ingredients
Scale
- frying oil
- 10 cloves garlic, large ones cut into halves and small ones leave as wholes
- 1 red chili, sliced, shake off excess seeds
- 1 green chili sliced, shake off excess seeds
- 2 lb peeled and deveined extra large shrimp (U16 if possible)
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 1 cup potato starchor cornstarch
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Heat frying oil to 375°F.
Place garlic pieces on a small strainer and fry them in the preheated oil for 15 to 20 seconds or until golden brown. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Place chili slices on the strainer and fry them for 5 seconds. Set aside with garlic. - Bring frying oil temperature back to 375°F.
Season shrimp with 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper, toss evenly. Now add potato starch and coat the shrimp evenly with the starch. Shake off the excess. - Carefully drop the shrimp away from you in the frying oil. Do 2 to 3 batches to not to crowd the pot. If you crowd the pot too much, the oil temperature will drop to fast and too much. The shrimp won’t turn out as crispy as it should be. Frying shrimp 3 to 4 minutes if you are using U16 or adjust cooking time depending on the size of the shrimp you are using. When the shrimp is done cooking, remove from oil and place on a baking pan lined with cooling rack. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Combine remaining salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and place fried shrimp in a serving bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture on top of the shrimp and toss it until it’s all evenly coated. Sprinkle fried garlic and chili. Maybe sprinkle some micro green cilantro if you like and serve with lime wedges. Sprinkle extra salt and pepper to your taste and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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12 comments
AnnieMarch 1, 2020 at 3:09 am
Have you tried this with an air fryer?
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SeonkyoungMarch 2, 2020 at 10:08 am
Not quite yet, but I bet it would taste just as good if not better! But make sure to spray some oil onto the shrimp before doing so.
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Jacki HarrisMarch 10, 2020 at 3:23 pm
this came out super good!! my husband i loved it, i paired it with the garlic noodles and it was heaven!! my kids liked the noodles more than the shrimp but thats ok more shrimp for me lol
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SeonkyoungMarch 14, 2020 at 7:17 pm
Loved hearing that! Both those recipes are very delicious (:
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merril BrownApril 16, 2020 at 4:21 am
i am looking 4 the sweet chilii sauce recipe
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SeonkyoungApril 17, 2020 at 11:47 am
Hey! Here is my recipe for the sweet chili dressing-> https://seonkyounglongest.com/903/
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Brenda GlennApril 17, 2020 at 10:46 pm
She makes it so simple & yummy & healthy. She is so real to here simplicity to the enjoyment of fresh eating. 5 star
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SeonkyoungApril 21, 2020 at 11:40 am
Thank you so much!
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JudyApril 25, 2020 at 1:40 am
Which frying oil do you use?
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LinaApril 26, 2020 at 10:13 am
Can I use potato flour instead of potato starch? I bought the wrong one at the store:(
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CeeCeeMay 16, 2020 at 8:37 am
OMG!!! made this for breakfast today paired it with Belgian waffles, sooo good, and super easy to make. I didn’t have extra large shrimp, so I used what I had, large shrimp. I am new to your blog, and I am loving it, looking forward to trying many more of your recipes. Thank you for this awesome shrimp recipe.
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JoanMay 30, 2021 at 9:03 pm
I’ve tried a few recipes for salt and pepper prawns, but my search is over. Amazing!
Thanks for this great recipe.
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