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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Crisp fried shrimp tossed with pepper-salt seasoning

Salt-and-pepper shrimp

椒盐虾

Jiāoyán xiā

Shrimp are fried until crisp, then tossed with a dry salt-and-pepper seasoning. This Cantonese dish often keeps the shells on; garlic and chili can be added for fragrance and heat.

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Salty, peppery shrimp with toasted spice and garlic notes.

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A crisp shell or coating around the shrimp meat.

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Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

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Guangdong: Guangdong association; no exclusive origin claim.

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