Description
A delightful and simple recipe for crispy fried shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Lemon slices, for serving
- Dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
- Set up the dredging station: Arrange three shallow bowls—one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third filled with panko breadcrumbs.
- Season the shrimp: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the shrimp, adjusting to taste.
- Bread the shrimp: Dip each shrimp in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil: Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the shrimp: Cook shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the shrimp: Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy: Present with lemon slices and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
You can prepare the shrimp ahead of time and refrigerate them before frying. For a healthier option, use an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg