Crispy, light, and full of bold flavor, this dish proves that simple ingredients can create something truly special. Juicy shrimp are cooked until perfectly tender, then coated with a tasty mix of salt, pepper, and aromatics that bring every bite to life. The flavor is savory, a little spicy, and wonderfully balanced without being too heavy.
It is the kind of meal that feels restaurant-quality but is easy enough to make at home. Great for dinner, sharing with family, or serving as a fun appetizer, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor from start to finish.
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipe works because shrimp cook very fast and stay juicy when not overcooked. A light coating of cornstarch makes them crispy, while simple salt and pepper give bold flavor without heavy sauce. Cooking garlic at the end keeps its strong taste fresh and fragrant.
You should make this recipe because it is quick, easy, and full of flavor. It uses simple ingredients you may already have at home. It is perfect for busy days when you want something tasty without much effort. You can adjust the spice level to your taste. This dish is light, crispy, and great for sharing with family or friends.
Ingredients
Shrimp: The star ingredient, juicy and sweet when cooked fast.
Substitute: Prawns, tofu cubes, or chicken pieces.
Salt: Brings out natural seafood flavor.
Substitute: Soy sauce for light salty taste.
Black pepper: Gives warm spicy kick.
Substitute: White pepper or chili flakes.
Garlic: Adds strong, tasty aroma.
Substitute: Garlic powder.
Cornstarch: Makes shrimp lightly crispy.
Substitute: Potato starch or flour.
Tips
- Dry shrimp before coating so they crisp better.
- Cook shrimp fast so they stay juicy.
- Do not crowd the pan while frying.
- Add garlic at the end so it does not burn.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt.
How to Serve
Salt and Pepper Shrimp is crispy, spicy, and light, perfect for dinner or snacks.
- Serve with steamed rice.
- Add with noodles or fried rice.
- Serve with lemon wedges and salad.
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Salt And Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
- 2 green chilies sliced (optional)
- 2 green onions chopped
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Wash shrimp and pat dry.
- Mix shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in pan and fry shrimp 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove.
- In same pan, cook garlic and chilies quickly.
- Add shrimp back and toss well.
- Sprinkle green onions and serve hot with lemon.
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Notes
• Cook shrimp fast so they stay juicy.
• Do not crowd the pan while frying.
• Add garlic at the end so it does not burn.
• Taste before serving and adjust salt.
Make delicious Salt and Pepper Shrimp with this easy recipe!