Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound (500g) large raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/3 cup Potato Flour (or Corn Starch)
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper (can use Black Pepper)
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/8 teaspoon MSG (optional but adds umami)
• 1 Red Chili Pepper (finely sliced)
• 2 Green Onions (chopped)
• 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 2 cups Neutral Oil for frying (Canola, Vegetable or Corn)
• 1 tablespoon Oil saved for frying Aromatics

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Shrimp - pat peeled and de-veined shrimp dry with paper towels - crucial for crunchy shrimp. Mix together Potato Flour, White Pepper, Garlic Powder and Salt in a bowl. Lightly toss Shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated. Let shrimp rest for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.

2. 2

   Prepare Seasoning - combine Salt, White Pepper, Garlic Powder and MSG. Mix and set aside to sprinkle over fried Shrimp at the end.

3. 3

   Heat Oil and Fry Shrimp - pour oil into a Wok or a deep pot. Heat over medium-high heat until about 375°F (190°F). Fry Shrimp in batches so it's not overcrowded. Ready in about 3-4 minutes when bright pink in color.

4. 4

   Remove - using a slotted spoon, remove Shrimp and place on a wire rack. *Optional - keep the shrimp on a baking tray in the oven to keep warm in between cooking batches.

5. 5

   Stir Fry Aromatics - Put about 1-2 tablespoons oil in a Wok over medium high heat. Flash fry Green Onions, Red Chili Peppers, and Garlic cloves for about 90 seconds.

6. 6

   Season and Toss - turn off heat and add fried Shrimp into the wok and toss with prepared seasoning until evenly coated. and mix together.

7. 7

   Serve - transfer to serving plate and serve with steamed rice, or as side dish.