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crispy fried salt and pepper shrimp
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Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Learn how to make crispy salt and pepper shrimp recipe at home with simple ingredients and bold flavor. Perfect for busy nights or special meals.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 3164kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Shrimp

  • 1 lbs. Black Tiger Shrimp; peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt; or to taste
  • 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper; or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch

For The Batter

  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; plus 2 tbsp.
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 Egg (Beaten)
  • 1 tbsp. Neutral Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

For Frying

  • 2 ½ cup Neutral Oil for frying; more if needed

For the Aromatics

  • 1 tbsp. Fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper; diced or sliced
  • ¼ cup Neutral Oil

Instructions

  • Prep the shrimp: Pat the shrimp completely dry.
    In a medium size bowl, add the shrimp and the remaining ingredients. Toss everything together. This step is key for that restaurant-style crunch.
    Prep the batter: In another bowl, add the ingredients for the batter and whisk well to combine. You should not see any lumps and it should resemble a pancake batter.
    1st. Fry until golden: Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet until shimmering at 375℉.
    Dip the shrimp one at a time into the batter, then fry the shrimp in small batches so they don’t steam. You want them golden and crisp, not crowded. Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.
    2nd Fry until golden: Allow the oil to come to temperature, then fry the shrimp in small batches again for an additional 1 minute.
    Set aside on a paper toweled plate or wire rack.
    shrimp in batter
  • Toss with aromatics: In a separate pan over medium low heat, lightly sauté garlic and aromatics until fragrant. Add the shrimp back in and toss quickly to coat.
    Serve immediately: This dish is best hot and fresh — straight from the pan to the plate.
    Garnish with fresh green onions
    Double fried shrimp

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2servings | Calories: 3164kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 315g | Saturated Fat: 111g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 93g | Monounsaturated Fat: 95g | Cholesterol: 683mg | Sodium: 1583mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 28mg