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Best Fried Shrimp Recipe
This recipe for panko crusted fried shrimp makes perfectly seasoned, ultra crispy shrimp that cook up golden and light every time. They’re easy to prepare at home, ready in minutes, and taste just like the crispy fried shrimp you’d find at your favorite seafood restaurant.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
In another shallow bowl, beat the egg and season with a little salt and pepper.
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3
Add the panko breadcrumbs to a third shallow bowl and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
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5
Working one at a time, dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg.
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6
Let the excess drip off, then coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they stick. Place the coated shrimp on a sheet pan or plate and allow to rest on the fridge from ⏱️ 10-30 minutes or until ready to fry.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)1 lb
7
Pour about 1 inch of oil into a large heavy-bottomed skillet and heat to 350°F.
8
Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)1 lb
9
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
10
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for dipping.
Lemon wedges (for serving)Cocktail sauce (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
300 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
823 mg
protein Content
23 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
184 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2 g
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