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Salt and pepper shrimp

From the video “The BEST Salt and Pepper Shrimp EVER SO CRISPY!!” by Seonkyoung Longest. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Seonkyoung Longest. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~5
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Cost
~$11.10*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$15.90* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$22.19*for the batch in the video
~$11.10*per serving

You save about ~$15.90* per serving (59% less*) than ordering it out — ~$31.81* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving295 kcal · 15% of 2,000
Fat0.6 g1%
Saturated fat0.1 g1%
Sodium671 mg29%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Fiber0.6 g2%
Total sugars0.2 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein44 g89%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−0 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 907 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: black pepper, vegetable oil, lime. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups
  • strainer
  • baking dish
  • cooling rack
  • wooden spoons
  • chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not explicitly stated
  • total cooking time not explicitly stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Seonkyoung Longest’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Everything you need to know about Salt and pepper shrimp

What makes Seonkyoung Longest's Salt and pepper shrimp recipe and technique special?

Seonkyoung Longest's take on Salt and pepper shrimp focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil must stay at 375°F or shrimp will be greasy, not crispy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Salt and pepper shrimp at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Salt and pepper shrimp recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Salt and pepper shrimp ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Salt and pepper shrimp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Seonkyoung Longest's Salt and pepper shrimp?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Salt and pepper shrimp?

The official cooking video by Seonkyoung Longest is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.