Crunchy Salt And Pepper Shrimp

Name: Crunchy Salt And Pepper Shrimp
Total time: 30
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; 1 cup cornstarch; 3 cups oil; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons black pepper; ¼ cup scallions, sliced; white rice, cooked, for serving

Recipe by Frank Tiu from tasty.co

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

3 servings

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1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
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1 cup cornstarch
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3 cups oil
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced

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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons salt
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3 teaspoons black pepper
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¼ cup scallions, sliced
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white rice, cooked, for serving

Instructions

Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit until thawed, about 10 minutes.
Drain the thawed shrimp on paper towels and pat dry.
Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss until well-coated.
Heat the oil in a wok or large pan until it reaches 400°F (200°C).
Add the garlic and fry for 40 seconds-1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fry the shrimp, about 6 at a time, for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
In a clean wok or large pan, add the ginger and red pepper flakes and toast for 2 minutes, until the ginger is starting to brown.
Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with the salt and pepper and toss until well-coated.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with the scallions and fried garlic.
Serve with rice.
Enjoy!