Salt And Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Experience a fiery flavor explosion with this quick and easy Salt and Pepper Shrimp stir-fry! This recipe, inspired by Sunset Magazine (June 2007), delivers a delicious, authentic Chinese taste with shrimp cooked in their shells for maximum flavor. Enjoy the subtle complexity of different peppercorns (or keep it simple with just black pepper), and get ready for a messy-but-oh-so-worth-it culinary adventure. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 289.8 kcal
Protein 95g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salt And Pepper Shrimp

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How to Make Salt And Pepper Shrimp

  1. Roughly crush 1 tablespoon of mixed peppercorns (or 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns) using a mortar and pestle, or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing with a heavy pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined, but shells on), half of the crushed peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Set aside the shrimp mixture.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and the remaining crushed peppercorns and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add the shrimp mixture to the wok. Stir-fry constantly for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

7g

Carbs

0g