Description
A simple recipe for crunchy panko-breaded shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the flour.
- In a third shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- Dredge each shrimp first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or paprika to the panko mixture.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce or sriracha mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crispy shrimp, panko shrimp, fried shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, seafood appetizer