Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Sylvia Smith   Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe uses peppercorns, shrimp, cornstarch, white pepper, garlic, oil, red pepper flakes, and green onions in making this unique and delicious shrimp recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Chinese    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:556 calories5.2 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   4 Minutes Total Time:   24 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons Sichuan Peppercorns
• 4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 pound uncooked shell-on shrimp (16-20 per pound)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• Oil for frying
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Sliced green onions
• Hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS

• In a dry flat-bottom wok or large deep skillet over medium heat, cook and stir peppercorns and 3 teaspoons salt until fragrant (do not overcook), 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a mini food processor or mortar and pestle. Process until peppercorns are ground. Set aside.
• Cut legs off shrimp. Devein, leaving on shells and tails. Pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, white pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Note: Shells may be removed.
• Place about 4 inches of oil in a large pot or skillet. Heat to 375°F. Place shrimp into hot oil and gently stir to prevent shrimp from sticking together. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes and quickly remove from oil and place onto plate lined with paper towel.
• In another large skillet, place 2 teaspoons of oil and heat over medium heat. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, 30-45 seconds. Return shrimp to wok with 1 teaspoon peppercorn mixture (save remaining for another use). Cook and stir 1 minute. Quickly remove shrimp from skillet. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with rice.

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