Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp

• PREP
  10 mins
• COOK
  10 mins
• READY IN
  20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
•  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  1 cup all-purpose flour
•  1 teaspoon paprika
•  2 eggs, beaten
•  1 cup panko crumbs
•  1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a small bowl, stir together the flour and paprika. Place eggs and panko crumbs into separate bowls.
2. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally into the panko crumbs to coat. Fry a few at a time until golden brown. This should take no longer than 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.