Ebi Fry Recipe

Ebi Fry is a classic Japanese dish consisting of large, crispy shrimp, breaded Japanese-style and fried to perfection. Served with homemade tartar sauce or lemon, these golden shrimp are perfect for a tasty and elegant meal.

Author

iRASSHAi

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Servings

4

Category

Salted

Kitchen

Japanese

Ingredients

• 12 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 50 g flour
• 1 beaten egg
• 100 g panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Lemon and tartar sauce to serve

Directions

1. Rinse and dry the shrimp with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Roll each shrimp in flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Dip in the beaten egg.
4. Coat with panko until the shrimp is well covered.
5. Heat the oil to 170–180°C in a saucepan or deep fryer.
6. Fry the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness.