Dive into these light and crisp Salt and Pepper Shrimp. Fresh shrimp lightly breaded and cooked with an array of diced veggies.
This salt and pepper shrimp recipe is light and fresh and bound to fill your seafood craving. The shrimp is coated in a light cornstarch and seasoning and cooked to perfection then tossed with a colorful array of diced veggies to amp up the flavor. I love serving this recipe over White Rice to create the perfect meal.
For more shrimp recipes you have to check out my Baja Shrimp Tacos, Thai Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp, and Shrimp and Chicken Paella.
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Recipe Ingredients
Jalapeno – For a little hint of spice in this dish.
Cornstarch – To give the shrimp a light crisp coating.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Step #1: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of garlic salt.
Step #2: Next, toss the shrimp into the bowl with corn starch and set aside.
Step #3: Then, in a wok over high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the oil reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit add in the first batch of shrimp, be sure not to overcrowd the pot.
Step #4: Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side then remove and set aside on a plate. Repeat until all the shrimp have been cooked to a beautiful golden brown.
Step #5: Once the shrimp have been cooked, turn off the heat and reserve 1 teaspoon of the oil and discard any excess oil.
Step #6: Wipe out the wok and then turn to low heat and add in your teaspoon of reserved oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step #7: Then, add the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and the white parts of the green onions into the pan and cook for 1 minute.
Step #8: Next add the shrimp, half of the seasoning, and chives and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything has warmed and combined together. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
Step #9: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
No. When you are frying your shrimp you can use canola oil, corn oil, or any other deep-frying oil you prefer.
If you are looking for some recipes to pair with this dish I would recommend my Pineapple Coleslaw, Pan de Agua, or Mango Salad.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of this salt and pepper shrimp in an airtight container in your fridge for 2-3 days. I do not recommend freezing because it will cause the shrimp coating to turn to mush.
To reheat you can do so in your oven or air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes. You can also reheat in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir everything together until warmed through.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb extra large shrimp - raw, peeled, and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1/2 cup red onion - finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper - finely diced
- 3 stalks green onions - diced and separated
- 1 jalapeno - finely diced
- 6 oz vegetable oil
Shrimp Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 3-4 Tbsp cornstarch
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of garlic salt.
- Next, toss the shrimp into the bowl with cornstarch and set aside.
- Then, in a wok over high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the oil reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit add in the first batch of shrimp, be sure not to overcrowd the pot.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side then remove and set aside on a plate. Repeat until all the shrimp have been cooked.
- Once the shrimp have been cooked, turn off the heat and reserve 1 tsp of the oil and discard the remainder.
- Wipe out the wok and then turn the heat onto low and add in your teaspoon of reserved oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Then, add the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and the white parts of the green onions and cook for 1 minute.
- Next add the shrimp, half of the seasoning, and chives and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything has warmed and combined together. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
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Made these last weekend and they were gone in minutes. The breading stayed light and the veggies added a nice crunch.
I made this for an appetizer and it was delicious, the family ate it up quickly. Monitor the seasoning so you don’t get it more salty than you like.
Made this with a base of white rice and my husband and I loved it. We will definitely make it again.
These shrimp are delicious and my family and I liked the light breading. Will make again.