Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• •1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •1/2 cup cornstarch
• •1 tablespoon salt
• •1 teaspoon white pepper
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 Thai chilies or jalapeños, sliced
• •3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• •1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• •2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and white pepper in a bowl, then coat shrimp evenly.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. 3Working in batches, fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. 4Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok. Add garlic, ginger, and chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5Return shrimp to the wok and toss with the aromatics for 1 minute to combine.
6. 6Add scallions and sesame oil, toss everything together for another 30 seconds.
7. 7Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot.

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