Crispy Ebi Fry with Tonkatsu Sauce
Golden-fried jumbo shrimp with a shattering panko crust and a sweet-savory dipping sauce. Ready in 15 minutes — the TikTok version of this Japanese street-food classic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten egg in the second, panko in the third.
Step 3
Coat each shrimp in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently so it sticks.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Fry shrimp 90 seconds per side until golden and shrimp is just cooked through.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch heavy skillet
- cooking thermometer or instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
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