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Best Panko Shrimp Recipe

Golden crispy panko fried shrimp served with fresh tomato slices on a plate.
Easy Japanese panko shrimp recipe made without eggs. Crispy, golden, and great for parties, snacks, or dipping sauces.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • 2 Mixing bowls for coating the shrimp in flour and breadcrumbs
  • Deep pan or wok
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack + tray keeps the shrimp crispy while draining excess oil

Ingredients

  • 12 shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅔ cup tempura flour
  • ½ tsp bouillon powder
  • ½ tsp white pepper powder
  • ½ cup ice-cold water
  • oil as needed for frying

Instructions

  • Prepare the coatings. Set out a bowl with panko breadcrumbs. In another bowl, combine tempura flour, bouillon powder, and white pepper.
  • Make the batter. Slowly whisk ice-cold water into the flour mixture until smooth and slightly runny.
  • Dip the shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, then dip them into the batter until fully coated.
  • Coat with panko. Place the battered shrimp in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the panko sticks all over.
  • Fry until crispy. Fry in small batches until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Drain and serve. Lift shrimp out with a strainer and place on a rack or paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Best Panko Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
333
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Cholesterol
 
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
 
425
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
221
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Calcium
 
94
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.