Crunchy Fried Shrimp

These fried shrimp have just the right amount of crunch thanks to the panko bread crumbs. If desired, serve with Kikkoman Tonkatsu Sauce for dipping.

Fried Shrimp Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make the best fried shrimp of your life:

· Flour: Dredging your shrimp in all-purpose flour before frying promotes a wonderfully crunchy crust.

· Seasonings: This fried shrimp is simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

· Eggs: Dipping the floured shrimp in eggs gives the bread crumbs something to adhere to.

· Bread crumbs: Panko bread crumbs add the perfect amount of flavor and crunch.

· Shrimp: You'll need one pound of peeled, deveined jumbo shrimp.

· Oil: Vegetable oil is great for frying, as it has a neutral flavor and can stand up to high heat.

How to Fry Shrimp

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this fried shrimp:

1. Set up your workspace: Mix the flour and seasonings in one bowl. Beat the eggs until frothy in a second bowl. Place the bread crumbs in a third bowl.

2. Dredge, dip, and coat: Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip it into the eggs. Finally, press the shrimp in the crumbs. Turn to coat.

3. Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350 degrees F. Deep fry the shrimp in batches until cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, finger food

Cuisine: American, sea food, southern

Calories: 875

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left intact
1 cup vegetable oil for frying or as needed

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Tongs
Frying pan or deep fryer
Paper towels
Slotted spoon
Thermometer (for oil)

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat eggs in a second medium bowl until frothy. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, then shake off excess.
Dip shrimp into beaten eggs.
Then press shrimp into bread crumbs, turning to coat both sides.
Heat 2 inches oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep-fry shrimp in batches in the hot oil until cooked through, about 1 minute. Use tongs to transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat to cook remaining shrimp.
Arrange shrimp on a platter to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 875kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 296mgSodium: 823mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of bread 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 the specific type of oil used.

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Crunchy Fried Shrimp