Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Source: Gourmet - June 2001 1 pound large shrimp in their shells (25) 6 cups vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppe...
Ingredients
- 1poundlarge shrimp in their shells (25)
- 6cupvegetable oil
- 3/4teaspoonfine sea salt
- 1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1/2teaspoonchinese five-spice powder
Directions
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp Source: Gourmet - June 2001 1 pound large shrimp in their shells (25) 6 cups vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2
Cut off feathery legs and sharp pointed section of shell above soft tail fins
- 3
Rinse shrimp and dry thoroughly
- 4
Heat oil in a wok or deep heavy pot over high heat until it registers 400 degrees F on deep-fat thermometer
- 5
Deep-fry shrimp in 4 batches until shells bubble and shrimp are bright pink, 45 to 60 seconds (they will be slightly undercooked), returning
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Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain
- 7
Carefully pour oil into a heatproof bowl (to cool before discarding), then wipe wok clean with paper towels
- 8
Stir together salt, pepper, and five-spice powder