Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy texture and flavorful seasoning. This recipe ensures that the shrimp are perfectly coated with a crispy layer of cornstarch and seasoned with a blend of salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 green onion, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, toss shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated

In a separate bowl, mix salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat

Once the oil is hot, add the coated shrimp to the pan in a single layer

Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy

Remove the shrimp from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil

Sprinkle the mixed seasoning over the fried shrimp while still hot

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving

Serve hot and enjoy