Panko Shrimp

Name: Panko Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, tails on, shelled and deveined; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup cold water; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Panko-Crusted Shrimp with Perfect Golden Coating

The key to restaurant-quality shrimp lies in the double coating — wet batter followed by panko creates layers that puff and crisp beautifully in hot oil. Each shrimp emerges with a crunchy shell that gives way to tender, sweet meat inside.

AmericanDinnerComfort FoodQuick Meals

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultymedium

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lblarge shrimp, tails on, shelled and deveined
½ tspsalt
¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper

Batter

2 large eggs
½ cupall-purpose flour
¼ cupcold water
½ tspkosher salt
½ tspblack pepper
1 tspgarlic powder
2 cuppanko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Pat the shrimp completely dry, then make shallow horizontal cuts along the underside of each one — this prevents curling and gives you straighter shrimp. Season both sides with salt and pepper, pressing gently so the seasoning sticks.
Whisk together eggs, flour, water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until you have a smooth batter that's just slightly thinner than pancake batter. Pour the panko into a wide, shallow dish for easy dredging.
Working with one shrimp at a time, dip it completely in the wet batter, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. The coating should cling evenly without being too thick.
Press the battered shrimp firmly into the panko, turning to coat all sides completely. Set each finished shrimp on a clean plate or tray — they can sit for a few minutes while your oil heats up.
Heat your frying oil to exactly 350°F and carefully add the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the panko turns deep golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately while still crackling hot.
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