Description
Savor the delightful crunch of salt and pepper shrimp, where perfectly crispy shrimp meets fresh garlic and vibrant herbs for an irresistible experience.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound fresh large shrimp, deveined
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Frying:
- 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Shrimp
- – Clean the shrimp under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness when frying.
- 2. Season the Shrimp
- – In a bowl, toss the cleaned shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper. Let it marinate while you prepare for frying.
- 3. Heat the Oil
- – Heat about an inch of vegetable or peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4. Fry the Shrimp
- – Carefully add the seasoned shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each batch for about two minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5. Sauté Garlic
- – Remove the cooked shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- 6. Combine Flavors
- – Return the crispy shrimp to the pan along with chopped green onions and cilantro. Toss everything together quickly to combine flavors.
- 7. Serve
- – Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice as a flavorful main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg