Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp (Ground Szechuan Peppercorns)
This flavorful Szechuan peppercorn shrimp recipe is perfect for any occasion. The combination of aromatic spices and succulent shrimp results in a dish that is both satisfying and bursting with bold flavors. Cooked to perfection and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more. Enjoy this dish as a delightful appetizer or as a main course, either way, it is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 lb. shrimp in the shell
- 1 tsp. ground Szechuan pepper
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the shrimp, 1/2 tsp. of the ground Szechuan pepper and 1 tsp. of the salt. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat and pour in the oil. Add the garlic, the remaining 1/2 tsp. ground Szechuan pepper and 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Serves 6 to 8.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Cooking for Friends,</i> by Alison Attenborough and Jamie Kimm (Oxmoor House, 2008).
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