Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

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North Carolina is famous for its shrimp, but no matter where you are, if you find local shrimp, treat them as a delicacy and cook them simply. Here, chef Andrea Reusing enhances their sweet brininess...

Keywords

  • american
  • shrimp
  • main
  • dinner
  • lunch
  • nut free
  • dairy free
  • gluten free
  • deep fry
  • blender
  • gourmet
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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Pot
  • Spider strainer
  • Stove
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Pepper mill
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp in shell
  • 3 quarts corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (not fine)
  • 2 cups sliced (1/8 inch thick) fresh jalapeño (about 8 chiles)
  • 3 cups cilantro sprigs (from 2 bunches)
  • 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, or to taste
  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

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