Ebi Fry (Panko Shrimp)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    361 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Ebi Fry (Panko Shrimp)

With ultra-crispy panko surrounding plump juicy shrimp, I've developed several techniques for making the best Ebi Fry (エビフライ) or Japanese fried shrimp that I'm going to show you in this recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 40 grams all-purpose flour (~⅓ US cup)
  • 400 grams Shrimp (I used 13/15 sized black tiger)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups panko
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Instructions

  1. To make the batter, crack the egg into a bowl and add the water. Whisk until uniform in color.
  2. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and free of lumps. Let the batter rest while you prepare the shrimp.
  3. See the instructions in the headnotes for cleaning and preparing the shrimp.
  4. Preheat a heavy-bottomed pot with two inches of oil to 340 F (170C). Prepare a cooling rack lined with 3 sheets of paper towels.
  5. Dip the shrimp in the batter, let the excess batter drip off.
  6. Set the shrimp onto the bed of panko. Cover the top of the shrimp with more panko and then give it a light press to make sure the breadcrumbs stick to the shrimp. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  7. Fry the shrimp without overcrowding the oil until they are golden brown. Flip them over part of the way through to ensure they brown evenly. This took about three minutes for my shrimp, but it may take more or less time depending on your shrimp's size.
  8. Drain the shrimp on the prepared rack and let it cool for one minute before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 391mg (130%) Sodium 1727mg (72%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 391mg 130%
Sodium 1727mg 72%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 6mg 33%

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

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