Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Cornstarch-coated shrimp fried until golden and tossed with a fragrant salt-pepper-chili oil. Ready in 15 minutes and absolutely craveable.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Add shrimp in a single layer and fry 2–3 minutes per side without stirring until golden and crispy.
Step 4
Push shrimp to the side. Add garlic and dried chili to the oil, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Toss shrimp with the garlic-chili oil and scallions. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve immediately while crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- shallow bowl or plate
- wooden spoon
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