# Salt and pepper shrimp (from Seonkyoung Longest)

Video: [The BEST Salt and Pepper Shrimp EVER SO CRISPY!!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg) by [Seonkyoung Longest](https://www.youtube.com/@SeonkyoungLongest).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$11.10 per serving, ~$22.19 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.90* per serving (59%) vs ordering out (~$27.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 2 lb shrimp
- 1/4 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup potato starch
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 green chili
- 1 red chili
- for frying vegetable oil _(amount estimated)_
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- for serving lime

## Steps

1. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=29s) Peel and devein the shrimp, then place them in a mixing bowl and ensure they are dry.
2. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=70s) Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
3. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=79s) Add potato starch to the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
4. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=135s) Slice garlic cloves, leaving small ones whole and cutting big ones in half.
5. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=143s) Slice green and red chilies diagonally and shake off excess seeds.
6. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=157s) Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees.
7. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=192s) Place garlic in a strainer and deep fry in hot oil for 15 to 20 seconds.
8. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=206s) Place chilies in a strainer and deep fry in hot oil for about 5 seconds.
9. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=259s) Add a little extra potato starch to the shrimp if needed.
10. [4:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=278s) Deep fry the shrimp in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy.
11. [5:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=327s) Transfer the fried shrimp to a cooling rack.
12. [5:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=350s) In a mixing bowl, combine the fried shrimp with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
13. [6:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=414s) Toss in the fried garlic and fried chilies.
14. [6:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT37WRp3HJg&t=418s) Squeeze fresh lime over the shrimp and serve.

## 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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