Step 1

Peel away the shrimp shell. Feel free to leave the tails on if you’d like.

Step 2

Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Then add cornstarch and mix until each shrimp is coated in cornstarch. There will be residual starch in the bowl.

Step 4

In a pan set over medium heat, add 2 tbsp cooking oil. Carefully lower shrimp into the pan and fry on both sides just until pink, curled, and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Remove shrimp from the pan and place onto a plate.

Step 6

Into the same pan over medium heat, add remaining oil followed by red chili pepper, green onions, shallot, garlic and ginger. Fry for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add back in shrimp, followed by sugar first, then fish sauce and sesame oil. Give it a toss. Remove off heat and serve hot to enjoy!