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By Chris Joe (CJ Eats)

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Name: Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp U16-20; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp msg; 1 jalapeno sliced; 2 freshno chilis sliced; 1 thai chili pepper sliced, optional; 5 cloves garlic minced; 2 tbsp fried garlic minced; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 cups neutral oil I used avocado oil

5 steps

I used to always order Salt & Pepper Shrimp if I saw it on the menu… that is, until I learned how to make them at home! This recipe is super easy and well suited for home cooks of any level! And best part is, it’s JUST AS DELICIOUS as eating them at a restaurant!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:04:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories477.9 kcal (24%)

Total Fat25.9 g (37%)

Carbs52.5 g (20%)

Sugars3.3 g (4%)

Protein13.7 g (27%)

Sodium571.6 mg (29%)

Fiber11.6 g (41%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

0.5 lbshrimp

U16-20

½ tspwhite pepper

¼ tspsalt

¼ tspmsg

5 clovesgarlic

2 Tbspgarlic

2 cupsavocado

neutral oil, I used oil

Instructions

Step 1

Buy shell on & deveined shrimp, otherwise rinse and clean shell your shrimp, then cut off claws with kitchen shears. Cut through the shell along the top of the shrimp and devein.

Step 2

Chop garlic and fresh peppers and place in a small bowl. In another small bowl, mix white pepper, salt and msg to make your spicy salt.

Step 3

Dredge shrimp in cornstarch and heat 2 cups of avocado oil to 375F.

Step 4

Fry shrimp in batches for 2 minutes until golden brown and shell is crisp. Set on a paper towel to drain and immediately season with a few pinches of spicy salt.

Step 5

Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil over high heat, then fry garlic and peppers for 1 minute. Add back your shrimp and the remaining spicy salt and stir fry for another minute. Add fried garlic for garnish and enjoy!

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