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Golden-brown fried shrimp garnished with fresh parsley, served with tartar sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil as needed for frying
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • Tartar sauce or cocktail sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
    Combining flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper for fried shrimp.
  • In another shallow bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
    Mixing flour and seasoning in a shallow bowl for fried shrimp.
  • Carefully dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
    Breading fried shrimp with flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  • In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
    Frying breaded shrimp in hot oil in a skillet for the Fried Shrimp recipe.
  • Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top and preferred dipping sauce.
    Fried shrimp served on a plate with parsley and dipping sauce.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) Protein: 21g (42%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 901mg (39%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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