In China, salt and pepper shrimp is traditionally made with tongue-numbing Sichuan peppercorns. If you have some in the pantry, feel free to use them here; we opted for a combo of easier-to-find white and black pepper. The white pepper adds earthy flavor, while black kicks up the heat.
Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Snow Peas
Serves 4
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound shell-on deveined raw shrimp (36-40 per pound)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound snow peas
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced…