Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp features shrimp fried until golden and crunchy, then tossed with garlic, dried chilies, cumin, and salt and pepper for a savory, aromatic snack.
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With a double-frying technique that ensures the shells become light and crisp, these shrimp are coated in a fragrant blend of spices. They are perfect for serving as a finger food or appetizer, offering a satisfying crunch and a warm, savory aroma.
Ingredients
Shrimp
300g
Salt and pepper
1 bottle
Cumin powder
1 bottle
Garlic
3 cloves
Dried chili peppers
3 pieces
Starch
to taste
Cooking wine
2 tbsp
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare today's ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the shrimp, remove the whiskers and the sharp spines on the head, and use a toothpick to pick out the vein from the second joint of the back. Process all the shrimp and set aside.
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Step 3
Add cooking wine and minced garlic to the shrimp and marinate for fifteen minutes; it is best not to use shrimp that are too large, as this affects the texture of the fried skin. Shrimp of this size fry up to be just fragrant and crispy.
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Step 4
Pour off the excess liquid after marinating, and sprinkle an appropriate amount of starch to coat the shrimp.
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Step 5
Heat oil in the pan until it is 60% hot, add the shrimp, and fry over low heat until both sides are golden yellow.
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Step 6
Remove the shrimp and drain the oil, prepare for a second frying; the second frying makes the shrimp shells more fragrant and crispy.
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Step 7
The second frying should not take too long; fry until you see signs that the shrimp shell is slightly separating.
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Step 8
Cut the dried chili peppers into sections, and mince the garlic.
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Step 9
Pour out most of the oil from the pan, leaving a little, then heat the oil and stir-fry the dried chili peppers and minced garlic.
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Step 10
Pour in the fried shrimp and stir-fry a few times, sprinkle an appropriate amount of salt and pepper and cumin powder for seasoning, stir-fry quickly and evenly then turn off the heat. If the flavor is not enough, sprinkle a little more salt and pepper powder.
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Step 11
After taking out of the pan, you can sprinkle white sesame seeds or chopped green onions to enhance the aroma.
