Crispy Panko Fried Shrimp with Tartar Sauce
These crispy panko fried shrimp are golden, crunchy, and tender inside—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light main dish. Served with tartar sauce and fresh vegetables, they bring classic Japanese-style fried flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large shrimp, peeled (tail left on)
- 1 egg, beaten
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
- Oil for deep frying
- Tartar sauce or ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- Peel shrimp, leaving the tails on for presentation. Straighten each shrimp by gently pressing and stretching the joints.
- Dredge each shrimp lightly in flour, then dip into beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or fryer. Fry shrimp for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce or ketchup, alongside shredded cabbage and tomato slices if desired.
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crunchier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
- Larger shrimp create a more impressive and satisfying dish.
- These shrimp work great in bento boxes, over rice bowls, or served on skewers for parties.
- To keep shrimp straight during frying, make small slits on the belly side before coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg