10-Min Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe—BETTER Than Takeout!

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often less expensive and can provide a similar crispiness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can be cheaper and still provide a light texture.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while chicken can be a more affordable protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a high smoke point.

Slice one red chili pepper and one green chili pepper.

Slice three cloves of garlic.

Chop two stalks of scallions.

Season the deveined shrimp with salt, white pepper, and black pepper.

Crack an egg into the shrimp and mix well.

Toss the shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated.

In a pan over medium-high heat, add avocado oil.

Once the oil is hot, arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the pan.

Shallow fry the shrimp until crispy and golden brown for about 1 minute and 20 seconds per side.

Remove the shrimp from the pan and drain.

In a wok over medium heat, add about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.

Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, red chili pepper, green chili pepper, and garlic; stir fry until aromatic for about 10 seconds.

Return the shrimp to the wok and toss everything together.

Add the chopped scallions and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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