In the world of cooking, salt-and-pepper shrimp is a favorite dish among diners. Its unique taste, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fragrant with salt and pepper, makes people have an endless aftertaste. However, to make crispy and charred salt-and-pepper shrimp, it does require some skill and method. Next, let's explore how to make this delicious salt-and-pepper shrimp dish.
First of all, the selection of ingredients is the key to making salt-and-pepper shrimp. We want to choose fresh, fleshy shrimp. Generally speaking, Jiwei shrimp or prawns are a good choice for making salt-and-pepper shrimp because of their tender meat and excellent taste. When buying shrimp, we should pay attention to the color and smell of the shrimp, fresh shrimp should have a natural pink color with a hint of seafood.
Next, handling the shrimp is also a very important step. We need to clean the shrimp, remove the shrimp line, and then use scissors to cut the back of the shrimp, which will make it easier for the shrimp to absorb the flavor. During the process of handling shrimp, we should take care to maintain the integrity of the shrimp and avoid damaging the shape of the shrimp.
Then, it's time to marinate the shrimp. The purpose of marinating shrimp is to make the shrimp more flavorful and more delicious. We can put the shrimp in a bowl, add the appropriate amount of salt, cooking wine, ginger slices and green onion segments, then stir well and marinate for about 10 minutes. The marinating time should not be too long, otherwise it will affect the taste of the shrimp.
Next, we're going to start frying the shrimp. Before frying shrimp, we need to prepare the tools and materials for frying. First of all, we need to prepare a clean pot and pour enough cooking oil to make sure that the oil temperature reaches six or seven percent hot. Then, roll the marinated shrimp in the starch to evenly coat the surface of the shrimp with a thin layer of starch. Doing so will make the shrimp more crispy when fried.
When the oil temperature reaches six or seven percent hot, we can put the starched shrimp into the pan and fry it. In the process of frying, we should fry slowly over medium-low heat to avoid the high oil temperature and cause the shrimp to be scorched. At the same time, we need to gently turn the shrimp with a spatula to ensure that the shrimp are heated evenly. When the shrimp are fried until golden brown, we can remove the shrimp and drain the oil.
Next, it's time to make the salt and pepper. We can put the right amount of peppercorns and salt in a grinder and grind it into a powder. Then, put the fried shrimp in a pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper powder, and gently turn with a spatula to evenly coat the surface of the shrimp with salt and pepper. In the process of flipping, we can smell the aroma of salt and pepper gradually coming out, which is mouth-watering.
Finally, we can put the sautéed salt-and-pepper shrimp on a plate and let it cool a little before serving. At this time, the salt and pepper shrimp is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the salt and pepper are fragrant, and every bite can make people feel the charm of food. Whether it's a home-cooked dish or a hospitality dish, salt-and-pepper shrimp is a great choice.
In addition to the above production methods, we can also adapt and innovate according to personal tastes and preferences. For example, you can add some minced garlic and ginger to the marinated shrimp to add flavor; Add some chili powder to increase the spiciness when frying the shrimp; When stir-frying salt and pepper, add some chopped green onions and coriander to increase the texture and so on. As long as we master the basic production methods and skills, and dare to try and innovate, then we will be able to make delicious salt-and-pepper shrimp.
In short, although making salt and pepper shrimp requires certain skills and methods, as long as we master the basic steps and key points and do it carefully, then we can make crispy, burnt, delicious and delicious salt and pepper shrimp. I hope that everyone can enjoy the food while also feeling the joy and sense of accomplishment of cooking.