Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp | Easy Pan Fried Shrimp Recipe | Crispy, Salty, And Savory Shrimp Recipe

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot powder is a healthier option while potato starch is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil is a healthier fat option, while sunflower oil is generally cheaper.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

Dice onion into small pieces.

Chop green onion into small pieces.

Cut red bell pepper into small pieces.

Rinse peeled shrimp under cold water and pat dry.

Add cornstarch to the shrimp and mix until all shrimp is covered.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Spread the shrimp out in the pan and pan fry until the bottom is golden brown.

Turn the shrimp over to pan fry the other side until golden brown.

Remove the shrimp from the pan.

In the remaining oil, sauté the minced garlic, diced onion, chopped green onion, and red bell pepper for about 5 seconds.

Move the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan.

Toast white pepper powder, black pepper powder, and salt on the other side of the pan for about 5 seconds.

Mix the sautéed vegetables and the toasted spices together in the pan.

Add the shrimp back to the pan and toss a few times to mix with the aromatics.

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