SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

White pepper has a milder taste.

Clean the shrimp by cutting off the legs, the sharp part of the head, and removing the eyes.

Remove the digestive tract by poking it with a knife and pulling it out.

Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Add cornstarch to the shrimp and mix well, then let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb moisture.

Slice a small onion or half a big onion, and chop jalapenos and Fresno chili pepper.

Chop green onions into half-inch to one-inch pieces and set aside.

Prepare seasoning by mixing fresh cracked black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and MSG in a bowl.

Heat oil in a pan to 375°F and fry the shrimp in two batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Place fried shrimp in a colander and let sit for a few minutes.

In a non-stick pan, add 2 tablespoons of the frying oil and heat to high.

Add sliced onions and peppers to the pan and let sit for 2-3 minutes to char, then stir.

Add the fried shrimp to the pan with the vegetables and mix well with the seasoning.

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