Chinese-Style Deep-Fried Salty Shrimp

Name: Chinese-Style Deep-Fried Salty Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes (optional); 59 milliliters cornstarch; 1 egg, beaten; 3 Tbsps large cloves minced garlic (about; 12 whole jumbo shell-on, head-on shrimp, about 1 pound; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 710 milliliters peanut, canola, or vegetable oil

If $1.06 per serving falls in your budget, Chinese-Style Deep-Fried Salty Shrimp might be an amazing dairy free recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 281 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up garlic, cornstarch, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium heat until shimmering.

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Add the garlic, scallions and let brown, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Add the chili pepper flakes if using and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

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Transfer oil and aromatics to a large metal bowl. Wipe wok clean with paper towel.

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Add remaining oil to wok and heat to 375°F over medium heat. Meanwhile, combine egg and cornstarch in a medium bowl.

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Add shrimp and toss to coat. When the oil is ready, add half of the shrimp, dropping them into the oil one at a time. Cook, agitating and flipping shrimp frequently until crisp and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total.

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