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Ebi Fry (Japanese Fried Shrimp)

12 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 35MINS

Ebi Fry (Japanese Fried Shrimp)

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Ebi Fry is an iconic fried dish that's perfect as an appetizer or part of the main meal as well. This Japanese-inspired Fried Shrimp recipe uses panko breadcrumbs instead of the traditional wet batter to stay crispy longer. Please note that this specific recipe is only for shrimp and not for vegetables.
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Ebi Fry is an iconic fried dish that's perfect as an appetizer or part of the main meal as well. This Japanese-inspired Fried Shrimp recipe uses panko breadcrumbs instead of the traditional wet batter to stay crispy longer. Please note that this specific recipe is only for shrimp and not for vegetables.
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Wok & Skillet
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35MINS

Total Time

$2.83

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Tempura Sauce
Water
3/4 cup
Water
Dashi Stock Granules
1 tsp
Dashi Stock Granules
Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp
Soy Sauce, grated
Mirin
2 Tbsp
Mirin
Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Daikon Radish
1 tsp
Grated Daikon Radish
Scallion
1 Tbsp
Scallion
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp
10
Extra-Large Shrimp
peeled and deveined, tail on
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Panko Breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups
Panko Breadcrumbs
Egg
2

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Eggland's Best Classic Eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking Oil
as needed
Cooking Oil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
293
Fat
3.6 g
Protein
21.4 g
Carbs
41.2 g
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Author's Notes

Make sure the shrimp is as dry as possible before deep-frying to prevent oil splatters; especially the tail. Water gets trapped in there easily, so dry it thoroughly with a paper towel.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Tempura Sauce: combine Water (3/4 cup), Dashi Stock Granules (1 tsp), Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Mirin (2 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp) in a small saucepan.
step 2
Prepare the Shrimp (10). Make 4 -5 vertical incisions across the belly of the shrimp. Flip the shrimp over and using your fingertips, squeeze the sides of the shrimp while pressing down. Pat dry with paper towel.
step 2 Prepare the Shrimp (10). Make 4 -5 vertical incisions across the belly of the shrimp. Flip the shrimp over and using your fingertips, squeeze the sides of the shrimp while pressing down. Pat dry with paper towel.
step 3
Heat up enough Cooking Oil (as needed) for deep-frying in a pot.
step 4
Dredge the peeled shrimps in All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) then dip it in Eggland's Best Classic Eggs (2) then cover it in Panko Breadcrumbs (1 1/2 cups). Do so to all the peeled shrimps.
step 5
Fry each shrimp until golden brown. Serve Shrimp Tempura with dipping sauce, Scallion (1 Tbsp), and Daikon Radish (1 tsp) on the side.
step 5 Fry each shrimp until golden brown. Serve Shrimp Tempura with dipping sauce, Scallion (1 Tbsp), and Daikon Radish (1 tsp) on the side.

Tags

Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Asian
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Snack
Dinner
Japanese
Shellfish
Side Dish
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