Panko Shrimp

By Tiffy Cooks

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Are you ready for the crunch? Extra Crispy Panko Shrimp is delicious and super easy to make at home. Crunchy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. All you need is 20 minutes to make Panko Shrimp, the perfect appetizer for any guest. If gluten-free, swap for gluten-free panko or bread crumbs since the batter is GF friendly.

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Prep Time:5

Cook Time:20

Total Time:25

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, Appetizers, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Authentic asian recipes, dinner Ideas, seafood, Shrimp, snack

Servings: People

Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

1 lb Large Prawns or Shrimp
2.5 cups Panko

Batter

⅔ cup Corn Starch
½ cup Rice Flour
Salt and Pepper
1.5 tsp Garlic Powder
0.5 tsp Paprika
0.5 tsp Chili Powder optional
1.5 tsp Dashi Powder
1 Egg
½ cup COLD Carbonated Water

Instructions

Prepare the prawns by cutting; instructions are above.
Mix corn starch, rice flour, salt and pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, dashi powder, egg, and ice-cold carbonated water. You want a slightly runny consistency.
Dip the prawns in the batter and coat in panko. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before frying.
In a pan, heat the oil until 375 degrees, and fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Video

Notes

#1: Devine and deshell the shrimp, but leave the tail on.
#2: Make a vertical slit along the bottom/ inside of the shrimp
#3: Cut 2-3 more shallow horizontal slits along the inside and bottom of the shrimp
#4: Lightly press down to flatten.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 954mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 3mg