Crispy Chili Oil Shrimp

Name: Crispy Chili Oil Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 3 tbsp chili oil; 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Golden-fried shrimp drizzled with spicy chili oil and topped with crispy garlic. A trending showstopper appetizer with major flavor impact.

25 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
3 tbsp chili oil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 scallions, chopped
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper.
2

Toss shrimp in the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet to 350°F. Working in batches, carefully add shrimp and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 120°F.
4

Transfer fried shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
5

In a small skillet, heat 3 tbsp chili oil over medium heat. Add 8 cloves thinly sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until crispy and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6

Arrange fried shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle with the chili oil and crispy garlic.
7

Garnish with 2 chopped scallions and 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Crispy Chili Oil Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Crispy Chili Oil Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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