Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on (21 to 25 per pound)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 jalapeno or Serrano, sliced very thin
1 bunch scallions, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
3 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
Romaine hearts for serving, inner leaves only
 

Directions:
Combine the dry ingredients. Add the shrimp to the dry ingredients and toss well to combine.  Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in one layer (you will probably have to too cook the shrimp in two batches unless you have a very large pan.) Cook the shrimp until golden on both sides, transfer the shrimp to a platter using a spider or slotted spoon.  Place the garlic, chilies and scallions in the pan, cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp back in and stir. Taste for seasoning. Serve over lettuce.