Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon each black, green, red, and white peppercorns
• 2 pounds shrimp, shells on
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Preparation

1. 1. Put peppercorns in a mortar and crush roughly with a pestle. Or put peppercorns in a large resealable plastic bag, spread out on a hard, flat surface, and crush with the bottom of a heavy frying pan or rolling pin.
2. 2. Put shrimp, half of the crushed peppercorns, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl and toss to coat shrimp evenly. Set aside.
3. 3. Heat a wok or large (not nonstick) pot over high heat. Add oil, garlic, remaining crushed peppercorns, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cilantro, turn off heat, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.