japanese style deep fried shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. in a small bowl, stir together the flour and paprika. place eggs and panko crumbs into separate bowls.
• heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally into the panko crumbs to coat. fry a few at a time until golden brown. this should take no longer than 5 minutes. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.