Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• cup all-purpose flour
• teaspoon paprika
• large eggs, beaten
• cup panko crumbs
• quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
2. Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip each shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg, and finally into panko crumbs to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5. Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
7. Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Tips

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.