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Appetizers & Dips - Hot appetizers
Japanese Fried Shrimp
This is a crispy fried shrimp on a skewer that nobody can resist – possibly the ultimate appetizer!
1 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
scant 3/4 cup water
1 pound large raw shrimp
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
canola or peanut oil for frying
East West Sweet or Spicy Ginger Dipping Sauce
(or Ponzu, or your favorite dipping sauce)
With a one cup measuring cup, measure flour into a medium bowl. In the same cup, add one egg and beat slightly, then add water to fill about 4/5 full and beat well. Stir liquids into flour, stirring just to moisten; should be like a thin, lumpy pancake batter with bits of flour still showing – adjust if needed. Over stirring will make the batter tough. Set aside.
Peel and de-vein shrimp and slide a long toothpick or short wooden skewer from tail to head of shrimp. Dip shrimp in batter, and then roll in panko crumbs. When several are ready, place into hot oil (360-380 degrees) – you can prop against the sides of your pan, or hold the shrimp with the stick – take care not to burn yourself! Fry shrimp until golden brown, 1-2 minutes, and then drain on a rack or paper towels.
Serve with ponzu, or your favorite dipping sauce. – Chef Michaelangelo (mick) Rosacci and Sachiko Koch
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