Panko Fried Shrimp

Fried shrimp with panko bread crumbs in a bowl with lemon wedge.

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy crispy, crunchy Panko crusted fried shrimp. These tasty treats are fried to perfection. Served on their own with your favorite dipping sauce or as a main dish with your favorite side dishes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword fried panko shrimp, fried shrimp, panko fried shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 1351kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Large Stockpot
breading station
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Whisk
candy thermometer
rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients

3 cups canola oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt Note 1
2 large eggs
2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 to 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined.
1-2 large lemons

Instructions

In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add 3 cups canola oil and heat to 350°F. (Note 1)
While the oil is heating, in a shallow mixing bowl, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour and 1 Tablespoon seasoned salt.
In a separate shallow mixing bowl, whisk 3 large eggs together. Set aside.
In a third shallow mixing bowl, add 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge shrimp with the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs. Gently roll it in the Panko breadcrumbs.
Continue coating the shrimp until all are breaded.
Fry the shrimp in batches of 5 or 6 until golden brown color, about 5 minutes. Repeat this process until all of the shrimp have been fried.
Place the fried shrimp on paper towels or a cooling rack on a baking tray to drain any excess oil.
Serve the shrimp with lemon wedges as a garnish, optional.

Notes

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Note 1: Use a candy thermometer for an accurate temperature of the oil

Note 2: If not using our homemade seasoning salt, I recommend this seasoned salt.

Note 3: Be sure the egg wash fully coats the shrimp so the Panko coats the shrimp.

Make ahead - This recipe is best enjoyed fresh. If you want to save a little time in the kitchen you can bread the shrimp ahead and store them in a single layer in the fridge until you are ready to heat the oil and fry them.

Storage - Store leftover fried shrimp in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

I’m not a registered dietician but I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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