Fried Panko Shrimps are so simple yet pack so much taste, especially when dunked in your favorite dipping sauce whether its spicy or sweet.
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Seasoned with basic spices and coated with flaky Panko breadcrumbs, these crispy and delicious shrimps are so addictive and are loved by all. A quick, easy, and perfect appetizer for any party or get-together.
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What We Love About This Panko Shrimp Recipe
- 20 Minute Meal: Make panko fried shrimp as meal or as an appetizer in 20 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: For this recipe you will need only easy ingredients besides the shrimp.
- Family Friendly: Fried panko shrimps will be a hit with your family.
Ingredient Notes for Crispy Panko Shrimp
- Shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen shrimps (defrosted and dried). If using frozen shrimp just make sure that they are not precooked.
- Black Pepper Powder: You will need black pepper powder or finely ground black pepper.
- Eggs: For this recipe, you will need 2 larges eggs as they will help to act as a binding agent.
- All Purpose Flour: It is important you use all purpose flour as using a different type will impact the batter.
- Garlic Powder: You will need garlic powder to add to the batter.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: You will need panko crumbs.
- Chili Flakes: If you want these to be slightly spicy, then add chili flakes.
- Salt: You will need sea for both the batter and to seasoning the shrimp.
- Oil: For frying the shrimps, you can use a neutral frying oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil.
Equipment Needed for Shrimp with Panko
- Skimmer
- Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Paper Towel Lined Plate
How to Make Panko Fried Shrimp
These are the basic steps for making Fried Panko Shrimps. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: SEASON SHRIMPS
In a small bowl, add your fresh or defrosted frozen shrimps, season with salt and pepper.
STEP 2: MAKE THE BATTER
In a medium mixing bowl, make the batter by combining flour, eggs, and seasonings. Add panko bread crumbs to a shallow dish.
STEP 3: COAT AND FRY SHRIMPS
Dredge each piece of shrimp in the egg-flour mixture then coat in the panko breadcrumbs. For extra crunchy shrimps, repeat this process twice. Before frying shrimp in a skillet, make sure the oil is at 375 degrees f, then place 3-4 pieces of shrimp at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes.
STEP 4: SERVE SHRIMP PANKO
Use a skimmer to remove shrimp from the oil then transfer to a paper towel absorb excess oil. Serve fried panko shrimps hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Prep and Storage Tips for Panko Baked Shrimp
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this crispy fried shrimp recipe ahead of time, coat shrimp in batter and breadcrumbs. Store in the fridge covered for 1-2 days until you are ready to fry and serve.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store leftover fried shrimp with panko in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-3 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Do not freeze shrimp that has already been fried. Bread the raw shrimp in panko then freeze. When you are ready to fry, you can cook shrimp from directly out of the freezer.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
To reheat shrimp you can flash fry in a frying pan or air fryer. You can also reheat in the microwave for 1 minutes or until hot. You also can warm in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions for Best Fried Shrimp
You should not freeze shrimp after it has already been cooked because it will impact the texture.
You can use prawns in place of shrimp for very similar results. Prawns are very similar to shrimps but with a slightly sweeter flavor.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved, just increase or decrease ingredients proportionally.
Fried panko shrimps can be served with some many things including your favorite dipping sauce, french fries, onions rings, or roasted vegetables.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Shrimp Size: Prefer using similar-sized shrimp in the recipe. Keep in mind that cooking time might vary depending on the size of the shrimp so watch your shrimp carefully as they cook and take them out from the oil as soon as they turn golden brown.
- Cajun Shrimp: You can use 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning or old bay seasoning in the batter if you want.
- Air Fryer: For a less greasy result, spritz shrimps with cooking spray and then cook the shrimps in the air fryer, cook at 400 degrees f for 6-8 minutes.
- Oil Temperature: Make sure the oil is at an appropriate temperature. Too hot and the shrimp might burn and overcook; too cold and the shrimps might absorb excess oil and become greasy.
- Panko Prawns: You can also make fried panko prawn in place of shrimp.
- Dipping Sauce for Fried Shrimp: So many dipping sauces pair great with this shrimp panko recipe. You can serve sauces such as boom boom sauce, teriyaki sauce, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or orange-chili sauce.
What to Serve with Panko Shrimp
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Fried Panko Shrimps
Ingredients
FOR SHRIMP:
- 1 lb shrimps with tails, shelled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Oil for frying
FOR BATTER:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Take the shrimps in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
- Take two bowls, in the first bowl mix together eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes, in the second bowl take Panko breadcrumbs.
- Working with one shrimp at a time, dip in flour- egg mixture, then coat the shrimps in Panko making sure all sides are covered and coated well. (You can repeat the process for a second time if you want to make it extra crunchy)
- In a pan fill oil (about 2 -2 ½ inches deep) and heat to around 375 F. Place 3-4 pieces of shrimp in the hot oil and fry the shrimps on medium flame until crisp, golden, and evenly cooked from inside (about 2-3 minutes). Just make sure not to overcook as that might turn shrimp rubbery and chewy.
- Remove the shrimps from the oil and drain the excess oil using a paper towel.
- Serve hot with your favorite dip and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Shrimp Size: Prefer using similar-sized shrimp in the recipe. Keep in mind that cooking time might vary depending on the size of the shrimp so watch your shrimp carefully as they cook and take them out from the oil as soon as they turn golden brown.
- Cajun Shrimp: You can use 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning or old bay seasoning in the batter if you want.
- Air Fryer: For a less greasy result, spritz shrimps with cooking spray and then cook the shrimps in the air fryer, cook at 400 degrees f for 6-8 minutes.
- Oil Temperature: Make sure the oil is at an appropriate temperature. Too hot and the shrimp might burn and overcook; too cold and the shrimps might absorb excess oil and become greasy.
- Panko Prawns: You can also make fried panko prawn in place of shrimp.
- Dipping Sauce for Fried Shrimp: So many dipping sauces pair great with this shrimp panko recipe. You can serve sauces such as boom boom sauce, teriyaki sauce, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or orange-chili sauce.
