Flavor: Spicy, crispy exterior with savory saltiness, tender and succulent meat. Shrimp is rich in nutrients, featuring soft, easily digestible flesh. It makes an excellent food for those recovering from illness or needing nourishment.
As a beloved home-style dish, salt and pepper shrimp recipes vary slightly from household to household. So how do you make it delicious and nutritious? Step 1:
1. Rinse shrimp, drain thoroughly, and set aside;
2. Heat a wok over high heat. When the oil reaches medium-high heat (about 60-70% hot), dust the shrimp with cornstarch and add them to the wok. Fry until the shells turn red and crispy, then remove and drain excess oil;
3. Fry garlic in the oil until fragrant. Add the fried shrimp back into the wok along with an appropriate amount of pepper salt powder. Stir-fry to combine,Serve immediately.
Step 2 for Salt and Pepper Shrimp
1. Remove the heads. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under running water three times, then drain well.
2. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add cooking wine and mix well. Then add dry starch.
3. Mix well to ensure the starch coats each shrimp evenly.
4. Remove stems and seeds from green peppers, then finely dice. Peel and mince garlic.
5. Heat a small amount of oil in a wok until medium-low heat (about 50% hot). Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic, and fry slowly until golden brown. Remove and drain.
6. Return the wok to heat. Add oil and heat to 70% heat. Fry the shrimp one by one until they turn orange-red. Remove and drain excess oil. Discard the oil in the wok.
7. Return the shrimp to the wok and heat. Sprinkle with pepper salt and toss to coat evenly.
8. Add the fried garlic and chopped green peppers, stir-fry briefly, then serve immediately.The main ingredient is sea shrimp. The flavor profile is spicy, crispy on the outside, savory, and salty-hot, with tender and succulent meat. Shrimp is rich in nutrients, featuring a soft texture that is easy to digest, making it an excellent food for those who are physically weak or recovering from illness.
Salt and Pepper Prawns
Ingredients: 450g prawns, 50g garlic, 50g ginger, 25g scallions, 2 red peppers.
1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper powder, 1/8 tsp five-spice powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cooking wine.
Instructions
1. Soak shrimp in clean water for 30 minutes. Gently scrub shells with a toothbrush and rinse thoroughly.
2. Finely mince garlic, ginger, and red peppers. Chop scallions into small pieces and set aside.
3. Heat half a wok with oil. Fry shrimp over high heat until shells turn red. Remove and set aside.
4. Reheat oil in the wok. Add shrimp and fry vigorously for about 1 minute. Remove and drain excess oil.
5. Leave a small amount of oil in the wok. Add ginger, garlic, and red peppers. Stir-fry until fragrant.
6. Add minced scallions, red pepper, and seasonings. Stir-fry briefly until well combined.
4. Reheat the oil in the wok, add the shrimp back in, and deep-fry over high heat for about 1 minute. Remove and drain thoroughly.
5. Leave a small amount of oil in the wok. Add the ginger, garlic, red chili, and scallions, and stir-fry until fragrant. 6. Add salt, pepper, five-spice powder, chili powder, and cooking wine. Stir-fry until the moisture evaporates.
Tips:
1. For crispy shells, double-frying is essential. If deep-frying isn't preferred, stir-fry instead using ample oil.
2. Use slightly more salt for salt and pepper shrimp to ensure even seasoning throughout.