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