Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1½ lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail ON)
• 1 tbsp. oil (for sauteeing the aromatics)
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• ½ tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsps. green onions (chopped)
• ½ tsp. salt
• Lemon wedges (to garnish)
• Oil (to deep fry)
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ tsp. garlic powder

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the shrimp. Pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Add the cornstarch misture (salt, pepper, cornstarch, galric powder) to the shrimp and toss them until they are well coated.

2. 2

   Fry the shrimp. Deep fry the coated shrimp in batches until they are golden and crispy. Set the fried shrimp aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Aromatics. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add a tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the skillet and toss them for together for another minute to coat shrimp evenly.

4. 4

   Garnish and serve. Add the green onions and serve the shrimp over the rice while it's still warm, with lemon wedges on the side.