Salt and Pepper Gambas (Spanish-Style Shrimp)

• 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and intestinal threads removed
• vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 1 bunch scallion, cut into 1 1/2in pieces
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely shredded
• 23 ounce sea salt, plus extra for soaking
• 23 ounce ground mixed peppercorns, and
• chile, such as black pepper, green pepper, chilli powder, cayenne pepper and szechuan pepper
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Soak the shrimp in a large bowl of salty cold water for 20 minutes.
2. Rinse thoroughly and pat the prawns dry with paper towels.
3. Heat a generous quantity of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350F then fry the shrimp for just 20 seconds, working in batches if necessary.
4. Drain on paper towels.
5. Lightly coat a wok with some oil and stir-fry the scallions, garlic and ginger.
6. Add the deep-fried shrimp and the salt and pepper.
7. Stir-fry for 20 seconds and serve hot with chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.

jumbo shrimp, vegetable oil, scallion, garlic, fresh gingerroot, salt, ground mixed, chile, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salt-and-pepper-gambas-spanish-style-shrimp-232210 (may not work)