Crispy Shrimp: Easy Pan Fried Recipe
Everyone loves crispy fried shrimp, and this pan-fried shrimp recipe make frying your favorite seafood easy! Each golden brown piece of shrimp as a crispy panko layer with delicious plump shrimp inside every bite. Excellent with a squeeze of lemon juice or one of your favorite dipping options.
Servings 6
Calories 440kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet or dutch oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1½ pounds Jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups oil , for frying
- Lemon wedges , optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven until oil temperature reaches 350 degrees.
- Add the flour and seasoning to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs and whisk until well combined.
- Add the panko crumbs to a third bowl and set aside.
- Coat each raw shrimp with the seasoned flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture. Make sure the egg covers the flour coated shrimp.
- Gently roll flour coated shrimp in the breadcrumbs. Place on a large baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Fry the shrimp in a single layer in hot oil in batches of 5 or 6 shrimp are golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Repeat this process until all of the shrimp have been fried.
- Line another baking sheet with paper towels and set aside. Place the fried shrimp on paper towel lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 49g
