Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Name: Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 8 oz whole shell-on shrimp; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 4 garlic cloves; 1 long green pepper; 1 hot red pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp whole white pepper; 1 scallion; 2 tbsp neutral oil

10 mins prepServes 2

2 servings

What you need

8 oz shrimp, trimmed, deveined

2 tbsp cornstarch, substitute with potato starch

4 garlic clove, minced

1 long pepper, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

1 tsp salt

1 ½ tsp white pepper, substitute with ground white pepper

1 scallion, chopped, for garnish

2 tbsp plant oil, plus more for frying

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0 Trim away any sharp or pointy areas of shrimp. Using a scissor, carefully cut the back side of the shrimp with the shell on. Devein, rinse and set aside. 
6 In a pan over low heat, toast the white peppercorns for 2 to 3 minutes so until fragrant. Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind into a fine powder. *Skip if using pre-ground white pepper
1 Season the shrimp with salt and white pepper. Mix well. Next, add cornstarch and mix until fully coated.
2 In a deep pot, heat neutral oil over medium heat to 375 F / 190 C. Add the shrimp, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. You may need to work in batches. Drain on a wire rack or on a bed of paper towels.
3 In a wok, heat up 2 tbsp oil and toss in the minced garlic. When they&#39;ve slightly browned, add the chopped peppers and stir fry for 1 minute. 
4 Toss in the fried shrimp and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Stir together to mix well. 
5 Garnish with scallions and enjoy!

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