Savory Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp for Ultimate Snacking
Crispy shrimp coated in a spicy blend of Sichuan peppercorns and chilies, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 pieces Large Shrimp
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt
- 1 long Thai Red Chilli
- 2 long Dried Red Chilies
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 pieces Green Onions
- Coriander
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Rinse and pat dry.
- Create the Crispy Coating: Whisk the egg, coat shrimp, and toss with cornstarch.
- Spice It Up: Combine Sichuan peppercorns, black peppercorns, sea salt, and chilies.
- Bring the Heat: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry to Perfection: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Toss in Flavor: Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate, then toss with the spice mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate shrimp and garnish with green onions, coriander, and lime wedges.
Notes
Don’t skip the cornstarch for the best crunch! Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg