These deep-fried shrimp are coated with crispy panko crumbs to make the easiest, tastiest deep-fried shrimp ever!
Ingredients
- medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined: 1 pound
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
- garlic powder: 0.5 tsp
- all-purpose flour: 1 cup
- paprika: 1 tsp
- eggs: 2 piece (beaten)
- panko crumbs: 1 cup
- vegetable oil for frying: 1 quart
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Stages of cooking
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Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Dip each shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg, and finally into panko crumbs to coat.
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Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
