Name: Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese Inspired, Japanese
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 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

Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

This deep-fried shrimp recipe seasons shrimp with garlic and paprika, then coats them with panko crumbs to make the crispiest deep-fried shrimp ever!

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 4 630 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 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

Instructions

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1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3 Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.
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.
5 Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
7 Serve and enjoy!