Recipes Deep-Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp 4.5 (6) 4 Reviews 3 Photos Appetizers of deep-fried shrimp seasoned with just the right spices! Recipe by Laguna Lala Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined ¾ teaspoon sea salt (such as Diamond Crystal®) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder 4 cups vegetable oil for frying Directions Cut off feathery legs and hard pointed area right above the tail of each shrimp. Rinse shrimp and dry thoroughly. Combine salt, pepper, and 5-spice powder in a small bowl. Heat oil in wok or a heavy pot over high heat until your deep fry thermometer reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. 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. Cook's Note: A special equipment need is a deep fryer thermometer. Carefully pour your very hot cooking oil in to a heat-proof bowl to cool down before you discard. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 142 Calories 12g Fat 0g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 142 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 264mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Protein 9g Vitamin C 1mg 5% Calcium 19mg 1% Iron 4mg 19% Potassium 84mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved