Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 10 oz. shrimp (head-on, shell-on )
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• oil (for deep-frying)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg white
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon scallion (chopped )
• some red chili (or green jalapeno, sliced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon white pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels, then marinate with salt and white pepper for about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix all the ingredients for the Frying Batter until well combined. Add the shrimp to the batter and stir to coat evenly.

3. 3

   To deep-fry the shrimp, heat 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of oil in a wok or stockpot to 350°F (175°C). Gently drop the shrimp into the oil and use a spatula to loosen them immediately, preventing them from clumping together.

4. 4

   Deep-fry the shrimp until they are light golden brown and the batter is crispy. Remove them with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by placing the shrimp on a wire rack or on a dish lined with paper towels.

5. 5

   To stir-fry, heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chopped scallion and chili or jalapeño, stirring quickly for a few seconds. Add the fried shrimp to the skillet, followed by the salt and white pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients well, then dish out and serve immediately.