Cantonese Crispy Shrimp

The combination of roasted salt and pepper can be found in many Cantonese dishes, crispy shrimp being one of them. My mother ensures this dish is present at every festive meal. Many Chinese people are superstitious, and my mother is no exception. Eating foods whose names sound like other auspicious words is customary during festivities. In Cantonese, the word for “shrimp” sounds like the word for “laughter,” so consuming lots of shrimp ensures a life filled with laughter. Delicious shrimp a