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Add a photoSalt and pepper pork chops have been at the top of my list of comfort foods lately. There is this one Chinese restaurant between San Jose and Campbell that I go to whenever the craving kicks in. Even before I look at the menu, the lady proprietor already asks me, "hot tea, water and salt & pepper pork chops?" Of course my answer is yes. 99% of the time!
Salt and pepper recipes can be seafood-based as well, substituting the pork with either fish or shrimp.
This recipe uses shrimp. I'll let you in on a little secret. This dish comes perfectly well with mango salsa! It creates a perfect balance of salty, sweet and spicy. What more could you ask for?
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined, shell on with head removed
- 3 tbsps corn starch
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced and seeded
- 2-3 cups Olive oil for deep frying
- 1 ripe mango sliced into tiny cubes
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into tiny cubes
- 1 small red onion, sliced into tiny cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Combine mango, tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Soak shrimp in warm water mixed with 1/2 tsp salt for about 5 minutes. Drain shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Coat shrimp with corn starch.
- In a deep pan, heat Olive oil and deep fry coated shrimp until they turn orange in color.
- Place cooked shrimp on a plate lined with paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Heat a large wok on medium heat. Add salt and pepper and jalapenos. Add in the cooked shrimp and stir-fry for about a minute, making sure the shrimp is coated well with the salt and pepper mixture.
- Remove from heat. Serve warm with a side of the mango salsa.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 171g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 190 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 49% |
| Total Fat 10.49g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.52g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium 698mg | 29% |
| Potassium 304mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 8.1g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 5.63g | 4% |
| Protein 16.05g | 26% |
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