Crispy Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp — panko-coated, fried golden. The seafood favorite that's surprisingly easy at home. Best with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or sweet chili.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
317 cal
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- Shrimp250 g
- Flour2 cups
- Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Garlic3 cloves
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Parsley1
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Shrimp250 g
- Flour2 cups
- Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Garlic3 cloves
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Parsley1
Instructions
- 1
Use 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off). Pat very dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set up breading: ½ cup flour + 1 teaspoon paprika + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon salt; 2 beaten eggs; 1.5 cups panko + ¼ cup grated Parmesan + ½ teaspoon black pepper + ¼ teaspoon cayenne.
- 3
Coat each shrimp: flour (shake off excess), egg, panko (press firmly). Place on a tray. Chill 10 minutes.
- 4
Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F.
- 5
Fry shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Don't overcook — shrimp goes from juicy to rubbery in seconds.
- 6
Drain on a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or sweet chili. Lemon wedges on the side.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pat shrimp dry. Wet shrimp = breading falls off.
- 2.Don't overcook. 2 minutes per side is correct.
- 3.Panko + Parmesan for crispy coating.
- 4.Eat immediately. Crispness fades fast.
🔬 Why It Works
Crispy shrimp succeed with proper breading (flour-egg-panko), correct oil temperature (350°F), and brief cooking (don't overcook). The panko provides shatter-crisp texture; Parmesan adds savory depth. Quick cooking keeps shrimp tender and juicy.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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