Description
A delicious and crispy shrimp dish seasoned with salt and pepper, perfect for a quick appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create the coating.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Toss the shrimp in the coating mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with the remaining shrimp, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature.
- Once all the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for added flavor and color before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg