Crunchy Panko Shrimp
These crunchy panko shrimp are seasoned with spices, coated with panko breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection! Enjoy these as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.
Servings: 20
Calories: 32kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F. While the oil heats up, prepare the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and then season it with the spice mixture.
- Coat the shrimp in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
- Dip the shrimp in the eggs to coat completely then allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
- Coat the shrimp in panko breadcrumbs and make sure to pack it on. The more panko breadcrumbs you use, the crispier the shrimp will be.
- Fry the shrimp for about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a cooling rack and allow the shrimp to cool for 2-3 minutes before eating.
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer to measure the oil temperature. The ideal oil temperature for frying is between 350 and 365 F.
- Shrimp cook very quickly and overcooking them can result in tough dry shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg