salt and pepper shrimp

[lucylou95816]

salt and pepper shrimp

Serves 4 as Main Dish.

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

2 TBSP Salt

1 pound large shrimp, unpeeled and deveined

Fill a large bowl with cold water, add 1 TBSP salt. Gently wash the shrimp in salt water, drain and repeat the process using fresh salted water. Rinse under cold running water, drain and blot dry on paper towels.

2 tsp coarse or kosher salt

1 tsp Schezwan peppercorns, ground

1 tsp sugar

Combine the above in a small bowl and set aside.

2 TBSP finely chopped garlic

2 tsp finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

2 TBSP finely chopped scallions

2 fresh red chili peppers, coarsely chopped

Combine the above in small bowl and set aside

2 cups vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)

Heat wok until hot and add oil. When the oil is very hot and smoking, add the shrimp and deep fry for about a minute or until they are pink (do not overcook). Remove immediately with a slotted spoon and drain well.

Pour off all but about 1 ½ TBSP of oil and reheat wok. Add salt, peppercorn and sugar mixture; stir-fry for about 10 seconds. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions and chili peppers and stir-fry for about 10 seconds more. Return shrimp to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes or until the spices have thoroughly coated the outside of the shrimp.

Remove and serve immediately

Keywords: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Dish, Chinese, Intermediate, Shrimp

( RG1891 )