seafood

Cantonese Pepper and Salty Shrimp

Serves 2
Prep 30m
Cook 15m
Total 45m
Cantonese Pepper and Salty Shrimp

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 2 cupsice water
  • 13 gsalt
  • 10 gbaking soda
  • 1 lbhead-on shrimp, deveined and butterflied
  • ⅓ cupcornstarch

Deep Fry

  • 1 quartoil

Stir Fry

  • 10garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1jalapeño or other green chili
  • 1serrano or other red chili
  • 2 tspsalt, white pepper, mala blend

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine ice water, salt, and baking soda. Stir until dissolved. Add shrimp and brine for 15–30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil the shrimp in water for 45 seconds. Remove and dry thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Toss shrimp in cornstarch.

  4. 4

    Heat oil to 400°F. Fry shrimp in two batches. Drain.

  5. 5

    Add 2 tbsp of oil to the pan. Stir fry the peppers and garlic for about a minute, then add shrimp and seasoning blend and toss together.