Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp

This Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a crispy, flavorful dish with bold
aromatics, a touch of heat from Thai chili peppers, and a perfect balance of
salt and spice. Coated in a light, crispy batter and stir-fried with fragrant
garlic, ginger, and scallions, this dish is an irresistible combination of
crunch and umami.

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Course:

Main Course Appetizer

Cuisine:

Chinese

Keywords:

seafood recipe crispy shrimp spicy shrimp Asian stir-fry Chinese shrimp dish Salt and pepper shrimp

Instructions

1 Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with fish sauce and let it marinate for about 10
minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
2 Step 2: Prepare the Seasoning

Using a mortar and pestle, grind the whole peppercorns until coarsely crushed.
Set aside.
3 Step 3: Prep the Aromatics

Chop the garlic, ginger, and red Thai chili peppers into small pieces.
4 Step 4: Coat the Shrimp

Drain excess fish sauce from the shrimp.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch. Toss the shrimp in this
mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
5 Step 5: Fry the Shrimp

Heat a layer of oil in a pan over medium-high heat (around 350°F / 175°C).

Fry the shrimp in small batches for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through
until they turn crispy and golden brown.

Remove the shrimp and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6 Step 6: Stir-Fry the Aromatics

Discard most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.

Sauté the minced garlic and ginger over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until
fragrant and lightly golden.

Add the chopped red chili peppers and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Stir in the sliced scallions and cook for another 2 minutes.
7 Step 7: Combine & Serve

Add the fried shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat with the sautéed
aromatics.

Sprinkle the coarsely ground peppercorns and coarse salt over the shrimp,
adjusting to taste.

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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