Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Name: Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters chilled club soda; 710 milliliters cornstarch; 2 larges eggs; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 8 servings Peanut oil, for frying; 1 Tbsp sake; 2 serrano chilies, sliced; 907 grams shrimp, shells on

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Salt and Pepper Shrimp a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 25g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 334 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes. Head to the store and pick up peanut oil, club soda, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the peanut oil you could follow this main course with the Salted Peanut Toffee Cookies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

With kitchen shears, cut through the shell of the shrimp down the back to the tail.

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Shrimp

Remove the vein and rinse them well. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting almost all the way through the shrimp with a knife. Pat dry and set aside.

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Shrimp

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Knife

Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a wok or deep skillet to 375 degrees F.

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Peanut Oil

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Wok

While the oil is heating, whisk the eggs and club soda together in a large bowl.

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Whisk

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Whisk in 2 cups cornstarch making sure to get out any lumps. The batter should be the consistency of heavy cream. Season generously with salt and pepper - remember it is called Salt and Pepper Shrimp!

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Salt And Pepper

Heavy Cream

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Put the remaining cornstarch on a platter and season it well with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Dip the shrimp in the batter and let the excess batter drip off. Slide the shrimp into the hot oil and cook about 3 minutes until golden brown, turning them once during cooking.

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Salt And Pepper

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Remove and drain on paper towels. Scoop out any floating bits of batter from the oil, they will burn. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper while they're still hot and put them onto a serving platter.

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When all the shrimp have been cooked, carefully pour out all but 2 tablespoons oil into a safe container.

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Add the chilies, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Take the wok off the heat and pour in the soy sauce and sake. Cook for 1 minute, then pour this mixture over the fried shrimp.

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