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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

amanda

Equipment

  • Electric Skillet - Offers precise temperature control for evenly sautéed shrimp.

  • Non-Stick Fry Pan - Essential for stir-frying or shallow frying shrimp without excessive oil.

  • Shrimp Tongs - Designed to safely handle seafood and move shrimp in hot pans.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp in shell

  • 3 quarts corn oil

  • 3 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (not fine)

  • 2 cups sliced (1/8 inch thick) fresh jalapeño (about 8 chiles)

  • 3 cups cilantro sprigs (from 2 bunches)

  • 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, or to taste

  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cut shell along back of each shrimp with small kitchen shears (do not peel) and devein, then snip off legs.
2

Instruction 2

Heat oil to 400°F in an 8-to10-quart heavy pot.
3

Instruction 3

Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and let stand 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry.
4

Instruction 4

Meanwhile, pulse egg whites in a blender until watery, then put in a bowl.
5

Instruction 5

Stir together cornstarch, 3 tablespoons pepper, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt in another bowl.
6

Instruction 6

Toss half of shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and pepper in a third bowl; dip in egg white, letting excess drip off, then lightly dredge in cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. (Coating should be as light as possible.) Fry until crisp and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
7

Instruction 7

Season, coat, and fry remaining shrimp.
8

Instruction 8

Reduce oil temperature to 375°F.
9

Instruction 9

Fry half of chiles with half of cilantro until cilantro just starts to turn dark green and chiles are wilted (do not brown chiles), about 30 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Cilantro will crisp as it cools.)
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Instruction 10

Repeat with remaining chiles and cilantro.
11

Instruction 11

Serve shrimp topped with fried chiles and cilantro and sprinkled with sea salt. Serve immediately.
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