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Salt-and-Pepper-Shrimp-Recipe

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Salt and Pepper Shrimp offers a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and irresistible flavor. This quick and simple dish, featuring shrimp, garlic, and jalapeños, makes for a perfect weeknight meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 jalapeños, or similar chili, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, optional, for crispy version

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. If opting for the crispy version, toss the shrimp with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in the salt and garlic for about 15 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the level of jalapeño based on your spice preference.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Find it online: https://www.donecook.com/salt-and-pepper-shrimp/