Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for added spice)
1 green onion, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Recipe Instructions:

In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well.

Coat the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or large skillet to about 350°F (175°C).

Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. This should take about 2-3 minutes per batch. Make sure not to overcrowd the pot or skillet.

Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried shrimp from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and thinly sliced red chili pepper (if using). Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the fried shrimp to the skillet with the garlic and chili pepper. Toss well to coat the shrimp with the aromatic mixture.

Remove from heat and transfer the salt and pepper shrimp to a serving plate.

Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro leaves.

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