Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 7/29/2011

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With the Calphalon Deep Fryer, the "hard part" will actually be a snap. And your Crunchy Fried Shrimp will be texture-filled, and sealed with flavor. A palate-pleasing dish with just the right amount of kick. We've simplified the process so, in no time at all, you are lowering the coated shrimp in the fryer basket. Delicious. Compliments to the chef!

  • Servings: Serves 4
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

Canola or peanut Oil
1 lb. large fresh shrimp (16 to 20 per pound)
2 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
1-1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Lemon wedges

Directions

Using a Calphalon Deep Fryer, add oil to maximum fill line in bowl. Select 350ºF and preheat oil. While oil is preheating, rinse, peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Drain.

Place eggs in a shallow dish and beat well. In a second shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. In a third dish, place panko.

Dredge each shrimp in flour, then egg and then panko, coating each piece thoroughly. Transfer shrimp to a large plate.

Place 6 pieces of shrimp in the Calphalon Deep Fryer basket, and carefully lower it into the preheated oil. Cook about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Carefully lift basket out of oil and lock it onto resting hooks. Allow shrimp to drain and then remove and transfer to a wire rack with a pan underneath.

Repeat the process with remaining shrimp.
Serve shrimp with lemon wedges.