Classic Dry-Fried Pepper and Salt Shrimp

Recipe Credit: Chef Grace Young
Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp roasted Sichuan peppercorns (ground)
• 2 tbsp grapeseed or vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced jalapeño chili (with seeds)

Method

• Clean shrimp

  • Dissolve 1 tbsp salt in 1 quart cold water.

  • Swish shrimp for 30 seconds and drain.

  • Repeat once more.

  • Rinse and pat dry.

• Prepare seasoning

  • Mix remaining 1/2 tsp salt, sugar, and peppercorns.

• Stir-fry

  • Heat wok over high heat.

  • Add 1 tbsp oil, garlic, ginger, and chili.

  • Stir-fry 10 seconds.

• Cook shrimp

  • Add shrimp in a single layer.

  • Cook undisturbed 1 minute.

  • Add remaining oil and stir-fry until shrimp turn orange.

• Finish

  • Sprinkle salt mixture and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until cooked.

Yield

• Serves 2 as a main dish

• Serves 4 as part of a multi-course meal