Kitchen Boss Season 2 Episode 9 - Take Out Made Fresh

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

 Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, deveined, but not shelled
• Sea salt or kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black, white, or *Szechuan peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• Peanut or canola oil for deep-frying
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Directions:

1. Soak the shrimp in warm water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with cornstarch.
2. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt with the freshly ground peppercorns and five-spice powder; set aside.
3. Heat the oil in deep-sided pot to 350 degrees F. Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook until they turn bright orange (about 40 seconds). Carefully remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the salt mixture, garlic and the shrimp. Cook, stirring until shrimp is coated with the mixture and fragrant, 20-30 seconds. Stir in the green onion. Remove from wok and serve hot. Remove shells to eat.