Salt-And-Pepper Shrimp

Serves: 6

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

41

Sweetness

47

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Cornstarch

Directions:

1

Using kitchen shears, cut along the backs of shrimp through shells and just deep enough to expose veins; remove veins

2

Pat shrimp dry

3

Whisk cornstarch, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat

4

Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat

5

Working in 2 batches, fry shrimp until golden, crisp, and cooked through, about 1 minute per side

6

Transfer to paper towels and let drain, then toss in a medium bowl with Sichuan peppercorns and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt

7

Add chile and cilantro to bowl and toss to combine

8

Using kitchen shears, cut along the backs of shrimp through shells and just deep enough to expose veins; remove veins

9

Pat shrimp dry

10

Whisk cornstarch, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat

11

Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat

12

Working in 2 batches, fry shrimp until golden, crisp, and cooked through, about 1 minute per side

13

Transfer to paper towels and let drain, then toss in a medium bowl with Sichuan peppercorns and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt

14

Add chile and cilantro to bowl and toss to combine