Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

These deep-fried shrimp are coated with crispy panko crumbs to make the easiest, tastiest deep-fried shrimp ever!


Recipes · Main Dishes · Seafood Main Dishes · Shrimp


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup panko crumbs

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying


Directions

  1. Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.

  2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Dip each shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg, and finally into panko crumbs to coat.

  4. Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
630 Calories
37g Fat
54g Carbs
28g Protein


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