Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp

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

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.

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.