Salt-and-pepper Fried Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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a nice take on shrimp Ingredients:
salt-and-pepper fried shrimp |
vegetable oil for deep frying |
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt |
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied, with tail left on (see note) |
2 limes, cut crosswise into 8 wedges |
Directions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in wok over medium heat to about 375° F. Mix salt, pepper and cornstarch in a plastic bag. Add shrimp, seal bag and shake to coat each piece evenly. Put a few shrimp in your hand and shake off excess cornstarch mixture.
2. Working in batches, deep-fry shrimp until they turn golden and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towel or on wire rack; serve with lime wedges.
3. Note: Baby squid may be substituted for the shrimp. Rinse them and slice into 1/8-inch rings.
4. Makes 4-6 appetizer servings.
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