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Crispy Panko Fried Shrimp

Course Appetizer, Main Course, seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy-panko-fried-shrimp, panko-fried-shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 469kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning (i.e. Old Bay or similar) plus additional for after frying
  • 2 tsp salt divided use
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 3 large eggs beaten with 2 Tbsp water
  • few dashes hot sauce
  • 3 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
  • fresh parsley, lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or 6 quart dutch oven fitted with a cooking thermometer to 350°F. Have nearby a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, pat dry shrimp well with paper towels. To a gallon-sized plastic zip top bag add flour,1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper. Toss to combine the seasoning with the flour. Add shrimp. Seal bag, shaking to coat.
  • In a shallow bowl whisk eggs with the water. Add a few dashes of hot sauce. In a separate shallow bowl add the breadcrumbs and reserved 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning and salt, toss to combine.
  • Working with a few shrimp at a time, dip in egg wash carefully turning to coat. Allow excess egg to drip off then coat in seasoned panko breadcrumbs gently pressing to help adhere on all sides. Repeat until all shrimp are coated, place onto a sheet pan in a single layer.
  • Fry panko coated shrimp in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove shrimp from hot oil using a stainless steel spider or slotted spoon to the paper towel lined sheet pan to absorb any excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with additional seafood seasoning or salt. (You can also transfer to a wire rack that is set on top of a sheet tray to catch any drips).
  • Serve hot garnished with fresh chopped parsley lemon wedges, and cocktail sauce or any of your favorite condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg