Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp is one of my favorite simple shrimp dish with only four ingredients.
Servings 2 people
Calories 101kcal
Ingredients
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- 10 pieces large or extra large shrimp peeled and devein but with tail attached
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil
Garnish – optional
- sweet paprika
- chili pepper
- veggies
Instructions
- Wash and peel shrimp leaving the tail attached.
- Slit the back of shrimp and devein. (I prefer to cut the shrimp half way similar to a butterfly cut but from it’s back. This is optional.)
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- In a plastic bag or zip lock bag, add cornstarch.
- Add shrimp in cornstarch bag and shake.
- Get the shrimp lightly coated with cornstarch and shake the individual shrimp to remove excess cornstarch.
- Deep fry at 300 degrees until golden.
- Lift and hang the deep fryer basket for a minute so excess oil can drip.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel so excess oil can be absorbed.
- Remove paper towel and garnish with sweet paprika, veggies and chili powder if desired.
- Set hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 79mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg