Deep-Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Appetizers of deep-fried shrimp seasoned with just the right spices!

Step: 1

Cut off feathery legs and hard pointed area right above the tail of each shrimp. Rinse shrimp and dry thoroughly.

Step: 2

Combine salt, pepper, and 5-spice powder in a small bowl.

Step: 3

Heat oil in wok or a heavy pot over high heat until your deep fry thermometer reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 4

Cook shrimp, about 5 per batch, in the hot oil until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Return oil temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) before each new batch.

Step: 5

Discard the oil in the wok and heat wok over medium-high heat; add deep-fried shrimp and spice mix and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Per Serving: 142 calories; protein 9.3g; carbohydrates 0.2g; fat 11.5g; cholesterol 86.3mg; sodium 264.2mg.

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