Sichuan Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Name: Sichuan Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20large king prawns (shrimp), peeledand deveined; 1tbspsoy sauce; 2 tbsp ChineseShaoxing wine; 1egg,lightlybeaten; vegetable oil, fordeepfrying, plus 1 tbsp extra; 1½ cupscornflour(cornstarch); 2garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 2long red chillies, finely sliced; 2 large dried redchillies, roughly chopped; 2spring onions(scallions),sliced; roughly chopped coriander (cilantro), to serve; lime wedges, to serve; Sichuansalt &pepper:; 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 2tbsp sea salt

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Sichuan Salt & Pepper Shrimp recipe features large king prawns marinated in soy sauce and Chinese Shaoxing wine, then coated in cornflour and deep-fried to crispy perfection. The dish is finished with a flavorful mix of Sichuan peppercorns, sea salt, garlic, red chillies, and spring onions. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty kick.