Numbing Pepper Canadian Arctic Shrimp
A refreshing cold appetizer featuring wild-caught Arctic shrimp tossed in a vibrant, numbing Sichuan pepper and scallion dressing.
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This dish highlights the natural sweetness of cold-water shrimp. The 'jiaoma' (numbing pepper) dressing adds a tingly, aromatic kick that pairs perfectly with the delicate seafood.
Ingredients
Canadian Arctic shrimp (cooked, thawed)
300g
Fresh scallions
3 stalks
Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
Light soy sauce
1 tbsp
Toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp
Sea salt
1/2 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare the aromatics
Finely chop the scallions. Toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan until fragrant, then crush them into a fine powder.
2
Mix the dressing
In a small bowl, combine the crushed peppercorns, chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
3
Toss and serve
Place the thawed shrimp in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve chilled.
