Description
Get ready to impress with Salt and Pepper Crispy Shrimp—a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. These juicy shrimp are coated in crispy cornstarch, then tossed with garlic chips, cracked black pepper, chili flakes, and scallions for a bold, savory bite. Whether you’re hosting or craving a fast dinner idea, this crispy shrimp dish delivers major flavor with minimal effort. Great for seafood lovers looking for fun food ideas, easy recipes, or unique appetizer inspiration.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Oil for frying (about 2 cups vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp completely dry using paper towels to remove all moisture.
2. Place cornstarch in a bowl and toss shrimp until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Fry garlic slices until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
5. In batches, fry the shrimp until golden and crispy (2–3 minutes per batch).
6. Transfer fried shrimp to a bowl, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes while hot.
7. Add fried garlic and green onions. Toss until evenly combined.
8. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For ultra crispiness, make sure your shrimp are thoroughly dry before coating with cornstarch.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in small batches to keep the oil hot and the shrimp crunchy.
Want it milder? Skip the chili flakes and just enjoy the bold black pepper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: crispy shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, fried shrimp, appetizer