Crunchy Fried Shrimp
Seasoned shrimp get lightly coated in a batter and then are dipped in panko bread crumbs. The result? Crunchy Fried Shrimp made right at home!
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined with the tails attached.
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
- lemon slices for garnish
- cocktail sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat the shrimp dry. Toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Gather three shallow dishes. I like to use cake pans. In one pan, add 1/2 cup flour. In another pan, add 2 eggs, lightly beaten. In the third pan, add 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, then panko bread crumbs. Use your fingers to press the bread crumbs onto each piece of shrimp.
- Heat about two inches of canola or vegetable oil in a deep pot to around 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Deep-fry the shrimp in batches, frying about 6 shrimp at a time. The shrimp will cook very quickly! When they are golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan, and transfer them to a paper towel lined plate. Continue cooking the shrimp in batches until all shrimp are fried and golden brown.
- Serve with lemon slices and/or cocktail sauce. Enjoy!