Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Name: Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (also called Szechuan peppercorns); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup avocado oil (or other high heat oil); 1 pound medium shell-on shrimp (recipe note #1); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 small cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili pepper (or jalapeño); cilantro leaves (for garnish, optional)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

date night easy pescatarian

Ingredients

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1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (also called Szechuan peppercorns)1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup avocado oil (or other high heat oil)1 pound medium shell-on shrimp (recipe note2 tablespoons cornstarch2 small cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili pepper (or jalapeño)cilantro leaves (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Toast peppercorns in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and popping, shaking often and taking care not to let them burn. Transfer to a small bowl. Coarsely grind in a spice mill and then combine with kosher salt. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and devein shrimp. Place in strainer and rinse; drain well and pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in bowl and sprinkle cornstarch over; toss to coat.

Step 3

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing occasionally to cook evenly. Add garlic, minced chili pepper and peppercorn / salt mixture and toss until shrimp is coated and spices are fragrant. Serve garnished with cilantro leaves if desired.