Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp

This week's Japanese anime recipe is Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp. So, let's get started.

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko crumbs

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps

Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Dip each shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg, and finally into panko crumbs to coat.

Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

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