This Japanese-style deep-fried shrimp recipe offers a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that is perfect as an appetizer or main course. It features succulent shrimp coated in a light and crunchy batter, fried to golden perfection.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 egg
- 120 g flour
- 20 large shrimp
- 120 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 60 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Season the shrimp with salt.
Step 2
Place the flour in a shallow dish.
Step 3
In a bowl, beat the egg and mix with water.
Step 4
Place the panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
Step 5
Dredge each shrimp in the flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C.
Step 7
Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each.
Step 8
Drain the shrimp on paper towels and serve immediately.