Recipes Deep-Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp 4.5 (6) 4 Reviews 4 Photos Appetizers of deep-fried shrimp seasoned with just the right spices! Submitted by Laguna Lala Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined ¾ teaspoon sea salt (such as Diamond Crystal®) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder 4 cups vegetable oil for frying Directions Cut off feathery legs and hard pointed area right above the tail of each shrimp. Rinse shrimp and dry thoroughly. Combine salt, pepper, and 5-spice powder in a small bowl. Heat oil in wok or a heavy pot over high heat until your deep fry thermometer reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cook shrimp, about 5 per batch, in the hot oil until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Return oil temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) before each new batch. Discard the oil in the wok and heat wok over medium-high heat; add deep-fried shrimp and spice mix and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cook's Note: A special equipment need is a deep fryer thermometer. Carefully pour your very hot cooking oil in to a heat-proof bowl to cool down before you discard. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 142 Calories 12g Fat 0g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 142 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 264mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Protein 9g 19% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 19mg 1% Iron 4mg 19% Potassium 84mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved