How to Make Fried Shrimp

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while rice flour is often more affordable.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with chili flakes

Homemade options can reduce sugar and cost.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.

Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back to remove the intestinal tract.

In a bowl, season all-purpose flour with garlic powder and paprika.

In another bowl, prepare an egg wash by beating the eggs.

In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs seasoned with japanese pepper.

Dip each shrimp in the seasoned flour, then in the egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Heat corn oil in a deep skillet to 380 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it doesn't exceed 400 degrees or drop below 350 degrees.

Fry the shrimp for about 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the shrimp and place them on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.

Plate the shrimp and finish with shiichimi togarashi, hot sauce, and wasabi sauce.

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