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10-Min Salt and Pepper Shrimp That Will Make Your Family BEG For More!
Ingredients
- Shrimp1 ½ lb
- Salt
- White pepper
- Black pepper
- Egg1
- Cornstarch4 tbsp
- Vegetable oil7 tbsp
- Chili pepper2
- Garlic3 cloves
- Scallion2 stalks
Instructions
- Chop the red chili, green chili, garlic and scallions.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season with a pinch each of salt, white pepper and black pepper. Beat in the egg, add the cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat 6 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and fry about 1 minute 20 seconds per side, until lightly golden and about 80% cooked. Drain.
- In a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add a pinch each of salt, white pepper and black pepper, the chilies and garlic, and stir-fry about 10 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the wok, toss to combine, add the scallions and give one final quick toss.
Summarized from CiCi Li's video. Watch it for the details.
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