Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined (Cold, rinsed and patted dry)
• 2 Tbsp Cornstarch (For light coating)
• 2 Garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 small Onion (Diced)
• 2 stalks Green onion (scallions) (Thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup Red bell pepper (Diced, milder flavor)
• 1/2 tsp White pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil (or other high‑smoke‑point oil) (For pan‑frying)

Instructions

1. Prep aromatics

   Mince the garlic, dice the onion, slice the green onions, and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Coat shrimp

   Rinse the peeled shrimp under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl with the cornstarch until each piece is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Heat oil

   Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high until the oil shimmers.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. First side of shrimp

   Spread the coated shrimp in a single layer and let them fry without moving until the bottom turns golden brown.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Second side of shrimp

   Flip the shrimp and fry the other side until golden brown.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

6. Set shrimp aside

   Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate, leaving the remaining oil in the pan.

   Time: PT1M

7. Sauté aromatics

   Add the garlic, onion, green onion, and red bell pepper to the hot oil and sauté for about 30‑60 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

8. Toast spices

   Push the aromatics to one side of the pan, then quickly sprinkle the white pepper, black pepper, and salt onto the empty side and toast for 5 seconds.

   Time: PT5S

   Temperature: medium-high

9. Combine and finish

   Mix the aromatics and toasted spices together, return the shrimp to the pan, and toss everything for 1‑2 minutes so the shrimp are evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high

10. Serve

    Transfer the salt and pepper shrimp to a serving dish and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

12g

Fiber

1g