Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia)
Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia), a Chinese dinner recipe with large shrimp, cornstarch, egg white. It has about 25 min, about 380 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia) is a Chinese dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 380 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSalt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia) ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg white
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium jalapeño (or serrano) pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground white pepper
- 0.25 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
How to make Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia)
- Pat shrimp dry. In a bowl, combine shrimp with salt, white pepper, and egg white. Toss to coat. Add cornstarch and mix until each shrimp is well coated.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the Salt and Pepper Mix (salt, white pepper, five-spice powder). Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches, for 2-3 minutes per batch, until golden pink and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the wok. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Carefully drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add minced garlic, jalapeño slices, and white parts of the green onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the fried shrimp to the wok. Sprinkle the Salt and Pepper Mix over the shrimp and toss vigorously to coat. Add the green parts of the green onions and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately, optionally with a wedge of lime.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia) FAQ
How do I make Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia)?
Make Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia) by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia)?
The main ingredients include large shrimp, cornstarch, egg white, salt, white pepper. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia) take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Jiao Yan Xia)?
Recipe Genius estimates about 380 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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