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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Inspired
Calories: 630
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  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!

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 763mgFiber: 2g

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