Keith_
Tasty Apprentice
Treat yourself to crispy and delicious Ebi Fry, a Japanese fried shrimp dish that's perfect as an appetizer or a main course.
**Ingredients**:
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave the tails on)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- Tonkatsu sauce or tartar sauce (optional, for serving)
**Instructions**:
1. **Prepare the Shrimp**:
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres properly.
2. **Coat the Shrimp**:
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, making sure they are fully coated.
- Press the shrimp into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated and the breadcrumbs adhere well.
3. **Heat the Oil**:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
4. **Fry the Shrimp**:
- Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels.
5. **Serve**:
- Serve the Ebi Fry hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce, such as tonkatsu sauce or tartar sauce.
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful Ebi Fry as a delightful addition to any meal!
![Fried shrimp :fried_shrimp: 🍤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f364.png)
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave the tails on)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- Tonkatsu sauce or tartar sauce (optional, for serving)
![Cooking :cooking: 🍳](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f373.png)
1. **Prepare the Shrimp**:
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres properly.
2. **Coat the Shrimp**:
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, making sure they are fully coated.
- Press the shrimp into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated and the breadcrumbs adhere well.
3. **Heat the Oil**:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
4. **Fry the Shrimp**:
- Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels.
5. **Serve**:
- Serve the Ebi Fry hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce, such as tonkatsu sauce or tartar sauce.
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful Ebi Fry as a delightful addition to any meal!