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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- To make the batter, crack the egg into a bowl and add the water. Whisk until uniform in color.
- Add the flour and whisk until smooth and free of lumps. Let the batter rest while you prepare the shrimp.
- See the instructions in the headnotes for cleaning and preparing the shrimp.
- 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.
- Dip the shrimp in the batter, let the excess batter drip off.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drain the shrimp on the prepared rack and let it cool for one minute before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.