Description
Delight in the crispy texture and savory flavor of salt and pepper shrimp, a quick dish that brings a burst of seafood goodness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- 2. Seasoning Time: In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
- 3. Heat Up That Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat about half an inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4. Fry Those Shrimp: Carefully add seasoned shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5. Add Green Onions: Toss in chopped green onions just before removing from heat, allowing them to sizzle for about 30 seconds.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer the shrimp onto paper towels to drain excess oil and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg