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· February 2, 2022

Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp Japanese-style)

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Ebi Fry, an easy Japanese-style dish of shrimp dipped in egg, flour and panko, then fried until it turns to a delicious, crispy golden brown. Serve with some tartar sauce, or even on a bed of hot white rice.

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crispy ebi fry fried shrimp with rice

As a kid, ebi fry and shrimp tempura were my gateway to Japanese cuisine, and ones that I would always order whenever given the chance. Though honestly, these succulent shrimps are still a favorite to this day. By what means shrimp tempura differs from ebi fry, however, is the batter that it’s coated with, which uses flour, egg, and a bit of starch for that airy and crispy bite.

Succulent Ebi Fry

Ebi fry is a Japanese shrimp dish that’s dipped in egg, flour, and panko crumbs, then fried until it turns into a beautiful golden brown. It has that delightful crunchy texture, and is prepared similarly to other fried dishes such as korokke. It’s often eaten as a dish on its own with a side of tartar sauce or tonkatsu sauce, but it’s not unusual to pair it up with a bowl of hot white rice. (Which is just the way I like it!)

This breaded fried shrimp is one of the more popular Japanese-style Western dishes, known as “yoshoku”. Some other yoshoku dishes include omurice, curry rice, tonkatsu, and chicken katsu curry.

crispy ebi fry fried shrimp with tartar sauce

Notes for Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp Japanese-style)

  • Cleaning Shrimp – I mix the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tbsp of corn starch and then rinse it off. This helps to get rid of the fishy smell.
  • Shrimp prep (for straightening) – You can skip the shrimp prep (straightening the shrimp), but ebi fry is traditionally straight.
  • Cut off tail – Cut off a little bit of the end of the tail to prevent oil explosion when frying because of the water trapped there.
  • Am I prepping it correctly? – You want to feel like a little bit of “tearing” when straightening to know if you’re doing it right.
  • Air fry option – You can also air fry this at 390°F for 10 minutes. Make sure to spray a layer of oil on the bottom of the air fryer basket before placing in the shrimp.

Other Japanese recipes for you to try:

  • Crunchy Creamy Crab Croquette
  • Karaage Don
  • Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
  • Spicy Tuna Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • Japanese Creamy Curry Udon

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crispy ebi fry fried shrimp with tartar sauce

Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp Japanese-style)

Ebi Fry, an easy Japanese-style dish of shrimp dipped in egg, flour and panko, then fried until it turns to a delicious, crispy golden brown. Serve with some tartar sauce, or even on a bed of hot white rice.
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • Panko crumbs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tartar sauce

Instructions
 

Shrimp prep (for straight ebi fry)

  • Peel the skin off the shrimp and only leave the tail. Rinse and devein.
  • Optional: Mix the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tbsp of corn starch and then rinse (see notes).
  • Cut off a little bit of the end of the tail to prevent oil explosion when frying because of the water trapped there.
  • Make slits on the underside of the shrimp and flip it over.
  • Press down and bend the shrimp backwards (see notes).
  • Pat dry then season with salt and pepper.

Dredging

  • Break two eggs in a bowl and whisk it.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add flour and mix it all together. Prepare the panko crumbs in a separate tray.
  • Coat the shrimp with the egg mixture then with the panko crumbs.
  • Heat oil over medium heat and once it's hot enough, fry the shrimp for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let the shrimp rest on a cooling rack for a few minutes and serve with tartar sauce or as a side for your favorite dish. Enjoy!

Notes

*Mixing with cornstarch helps to get rid of the fishy smell. 
*You can skip the shrimp prep (straightening the shrimp), but ebi fry is traditionally straight.
*You want to feel like a little bit of “tearing” when straightening to know if you’re doing it right.
*You can also air fry this at 390°F for 10 minutes. Make sure to spray a layer of oil on the bottom of the air fryer basket before placing in the shrimp.
Keyword asian side dish, easy asian recipe, ebi fry fried shrimp
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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