Fried Shrimp 海老フライ

Method7 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel and devein the shrimp (10), leaving the tails on. Trim the very tip of each tail as described in the source preparation tips.

   Uses 10 Shrimps

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Score the shrimps belly 2-3 places and snap the muscle to prevent the shrimps from curling up. *3

   Uses Peeled and deveined shrimp

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Mix the egg (1), flour (3 tbs), water (50 ml), and mayonnaise in a small bowl to make a batter.

   Uses 1 egg · 3 tbs plain flour · 1 tbs Japanese mayonaise · 50 ml water

4. 4

   Step 4: Coat shrimps with the batter then place into the Panko crumbs and coat. *4

   Uses Straightened prepared shrimp · Egg, flour and mayonnaise batter · Panko breadcrumbs, enough to coat all 10 shrimp

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Heat some frying oil in a deep pan until it reaches around 180 °C(356°F).

   Uses At least 500 ml oil for deep-frying, or enough for the pan

6. 6

   Step 6: Fry the coated shrimp in batches until the coating is crisp and golden on both sides and the shrimp flesh is opaque and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

   Uses Battered panko-coated shrimp · Heated deep-frying oil

   
7. 7

   Step 7: Serve the fried shrimp with tartar sauce and, if desired, salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges.

   Uses Fried shrimp · Green salad leaves to serve (*1) · cherry tomatoes (*1) · wedges of lemon (*1) · Tartar sauce (*2)