Fried Dried Shrimp
Crispy, savory dried shrimp quickly fried with oil and spices. A perfect snack or topping for rice and noodles.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 1 cup dried shrimp in cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, until they turn golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and 0.5 tsp chili flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Season with 0.25 tsp salt, toss well, and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
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