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Classic Fried Shrimp

Classic Fried Shrimp made with panko keeps your shrimp light, crispy and not weighed down with a heavy wet batter. Don't pay huge bucks for fried frozen shrimp that taste like cardboard, fresh fried shrimp is just minutes away!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp , deveined and peeled to the tail (I used 18-21 count, I'd use anything up to 30 count)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • canola oil , for frying

Instructions

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  1. Note: You can also peel off the tail if you would like, but it makes for a cute and easy handle.
  2. In a small bowl add the salt and flour and stir to mix.
  3. Set up a small line of bowls, the first being the flour mixture, the second is the eggs and finally a bowl of the panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then in the egg and finally in the panko bowl until well coated.
  5. In a sauté pan or small saucepan heat enough oil to have 2 inches of oil on medium-high heat and cook 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are browned and crispy.
  6. Shrimp cook quickly so don't let them cook too long.
  7. Serve with tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 367mg (122%) Sodium 1368mg (57%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 4.6mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 367mg 122%
Sodium 1368mg 57%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 4.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.