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fried panko shrimp

sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

These shrimp are so good and so easy to make! The breading is crunchy and light, and seasoned just right. Perfect as either a main course or as an hors d'oeuvre at your next cocktail party, they're guaranteed to disappear quickly!

yield 2 -4 (Cook time is per each of 3-4 batches)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 2 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For fried panko shrimp

  • 1 lb
    raw medium shrimp, peeled & deveined, thawed
  • 1 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs, plain
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    louisiana brand seafood seasoning (or your favorite)
  • 1/2 tsp
    lawry's seasoned salt (or your fave)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 5 lg
    egg whites, lightly beaten
  • cooking oil for frying

How To Make fried panko shrimp

  • 1
    Gather ingredients.
  • 2
    Rinse and drain thawed shrimp.
  • 3
    To a zipper type bag, add panko crumbs, flour, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt and salt; zip bag closed and shake well to combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • 4
    Add shrimp to bowl with egg whites, stirring to thoroughly coat.
  • 5
    Add enough oil to your favorite fryer/dutch oven, etc... to allow shrimp to float a bit as it cooks. Heat oil to about 325 degrees F.
  • 6
    Working in batches, add about 1/4 to 1/3 of the shrimp to the bag containing panko mixture; shake to coat shrimp.
  • 7
    Quickly add shrimp to hot oil. Fry for approximately 2 minutes until golden brown, turning at least once.
  • 8
    Use a spider or large slotted spoon to remove to paper toweling; repeat breading and frying in batches.
  • 9
    Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
  • 10
    Discard any remaining breading mixture and egg whites.
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