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5 from 1 vote

Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb shrimp U16-20
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp msg
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 2 freshno chilis sliced
  • 1 thai chili pepper sliced, optional
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fried garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups neutral oil I used avocado oil

Instructions

  • Buy shell on & deveined shrimp, otherwise rinse and clean shell your shrimp, then cut off claws with kitchen shears. Cut through the shell along the top of the shrimp and devein.
  • Chop garlic and fresh peppers and place in a small bowl. In another small bowl, mix white pepper, salt and msg to make your spicy salt.
  • Dredge shrimp in cornstarch and heat 2 cups of avocado oil to 375F.
  • Fry shrimp in batches for 2 minutes until golden brown and shell is crisp. Set on a paper towel to drain and immediately season with a few pinches of spicy salt.
  • Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil over high heat, then fry garlic and peppers for 1 minute. Add back your shrimp and the remaining spicy salt and stir fry for another minute. Add fried garlic for garnish and enjoy!