Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 1.5 cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
• 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat eggs in a second medium bowl until frothy. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
3. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, then shake off excess.
4. Dip shrimp into beaten eggs ensuring it’s all covered; lift shrimp and let excess egg drips down.
5. Press shrimp into panko bread crumbs, turning to coat both sides. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
6. Heat 2 inches oil in a large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Deep-fry shrimp in batches in the hot oil until cooked through, about 1 minute. Use tongs or a large slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat to cook remaining shrimp, making sure oil is at the right temperature.
7. Arrange shrimp on a platter to serve.