Fried Peppery Shrimp
2020-11-10- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 19m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Ready In: 40m
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Fried peppery shrimp.Very easy and delicious spicy shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (480 g) jumbo shrimp,deveined
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water
- ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Pepper and Salt(see recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon piment d"Espelette
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
- For Roasted Pepper and Salt:
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Method
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, dissolve kosher salt in 2 cups of boiling water. Add ice cubes until room temperature is achieved. Add shrimp. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine Roasted Pepper and Salt, pigment d'Espelette (dried mild chile pepper from France), and smoked paprika. Mix well and set aside.
Step 4
In a plastic bag, combine dry shrimp and cornstarch. Toss well until evenly coated.
Step 5
In a deep heavy skillet, add cooking oil to a depth of 2 inches(5 cm). Preheat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (180°C).
Step 6
Add shrimp to hot oil in batches. Cook until golden(about 2 minutes).
Step 7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried peppery shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Transfer peppery shrimp to a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt mixture and serve immediately.
Step 8
Roasted Pepper and Salt: In a dry skillet, combine black peppercorns and coarse sea salt. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until fragrant and pepper begins to pop. Immediately transfer to a mortar and grind.