Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up 3 shallow bowls: 1 with flour, 1 with beaten eggs, and 1 with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour (shake off the excess) and then dip into the eggs (again, shaking off the excess). Coat the shrimp with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat or deep fryer set to 375°F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- If desired, serve with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the shrimp.
