Hong Kong Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium-large shrimp, cleaned and peeled

• 2 tsp Chinese seasoning, divided

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1 large sweet pepper, sliced

• 1 small carrot, julienned

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large pimento peppers, sliced

• Hot pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup chopped chives

• 1 cup corn starch

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tsp of Chinese seasoning, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes.

2. Add the egg and flour directly into the seasoned shrimp mixture, ensuring all the shrimp are evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes.

3. After marinating, dredge each shrimp in corn starch until fully coated.

4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy. Set them aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

5. In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté the sliced onion, sweet pepper, carrots, minced garlic, pimento peppers, and hot pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 mins.

6. Add the fried shrimp to the sautéed vegetables and sprinkle in the remaining 1 tsp of Chinese seasoning. Toss everything together well

7. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.