Beef
Fried Shrimp
This flavorful fried shrimp recipe features fresh shrimp covered in a crispy panko coating and deep-fried to golden perfection. It's perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined [leave tails on]
- oil for deep-fat frying
- optional: seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
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