Taiwanese Style Salt and Pepper Shrimp (椒鹽蝦)

椒鹽蝦 (Taiwanese Style Salt and Pepper Shrimp) is a popular dish in Taiwanese cuisine, known for its crispy and flavorful shrimp coated in a fragrant salt and pepper seasoning.

Taiwanese Style Salt and Pepper Shrimp (椒鹽蝦)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and five-spice powder.
  2. Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the coated shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté the garlic, green onions, and red chili until fragrant.
  6. Add the fried shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with the garlic and green onion mixture.
  7. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Mixing bowl Serving plate

Tools

Kitchen knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the 椒鹽蝦 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete Taiwanese meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can double-coat the shrimp by dipping them in beaten egg before coating with the cornstarch mixture.

Cost

$15