Sichuan-Style Crispy Shrimp With Garden Salad

Serves: 2

Destiney Bartoletti

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

49

Sweetness

54

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2

Eggs

1 tsp

Rice Vinegar

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

In a large bowl, mix the eggs and cornstarch to make a batter

2

Set aside

3

Heat a wok over high heat and add enough peanut oil to fill a third of the way up the sides of the wok

4

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F, or until a cube of bread turns golden brown in 15 seconds and floats to the surface

5

Dip the shrimp in the batter and fry in batches until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes

6

Drain on paper towels

7

Sprinkle the shrimp liberally with the ground Sichuan peppercorns, sea salt and chili flakes

8

Dip the jalapeno slices in the batter and fry until golden

9

Drain on paper towels

10

Fry the basil leaves until crispy, about 15 seconds

11

Drain on paper towels

12

Be careful, as the basil leaves may spatter slightly while frying

13

For serving, divide the Garden Salad with Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette among four plates

14

Top the salad with the shrimp and garnish with the lemon wedges, fried jalapeno slices and fried basil leaves

15

Sprinkle with the fried garlic and shallot pieces, if using

16

In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic

17

Season with salt and pepper

18

Whisk in the olive oil and set aside

19

Add the arugula, cabbage, red onions and basil into the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to coat

20

Add the tomato slices