Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

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These deep-fried shrimp are coated with crispy panko crumbs to make the easiest, tastiest deep-fried shrimp ever!

Submitted by ait0shi
Updated on May 24, 2024
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A plate of Japanese-style deep fried shrimp served with a small bowl of dipping sauce
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Japanese-style deep fried shrimp

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  2. Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

    A glass bowl with raw shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic

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  3. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.

    A dredging station with three bowls: a bowl of seasoned flour, a bowl of panko breadcrumbs, and a bowl of whisked eggs

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  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.

    A bowl of seasoned flour with 7 shrimp being coated in flour, next to a bowl of panko breadcrumbs and a bowl of whisked eggs

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  5. Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

    A slotted spoon removing a fried shrimp from a pot of hot oil

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  6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

    A paper-towel lined baking sheet with Japanese-style deep fried shrimp

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  7. Serve and enjoy!

    A plate of Japanese-style deep fried shrimp served with a small bowl of dipping sauce

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Editor's Note:

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

630 Calories
37g Fat
54g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 630
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 250mg 83%
Sodium 763mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 287mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.