Published Feb 16, 2022
Ebi Furai – Japanese Fried Shrimp Recipe
Ebi Furai is one of Japan’s popular fried shrimp recipes that coats fresh shrimp in a flavorful batter that is then pressed into breadcrumbs. Fried until crispy, they are an absolute delight. Enjoy them with a delicious tartar sauce for dipping. Unlike other Japanese fried shrimp recipes, Shrimp Tempura, Ebi Furai tastes different with a thick and crisp breadcrumb crust. It makes the best bento box with a green salad and hot steamed rice. Serving the fried shrimp with a savory mayonnaise dipping sauce balances out the taste and removes the greasiness from frying. The hot shrimp with a cold sauce is excellent! To make crispy and incredibly delicious Ebi Furai is easy and only takes 15 minutes from start to finish. Have your oil heated and ready before you begin the breading process. If you do not prefer deep-fried shrimp, check out my sauteed shrimp recipe!
Ingredients For Fried Shrimp
This easy homemade Ebi Furai recipe makes an irresistible dish with only a few simple ingredients.
Shrimp or tiger prawn All-purpose flour Salt Bonito flakes Egg Milk Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) Vegetable oil
Tartar Dipping Sauce
Hard-boiled egg Yellow onion Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise Salt Ground black pepper
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Japanese Fried Shrimp
First, clean up the shrimp before coating. Peel the shrimp and leave the tails. Devein and rinse the shrimp. Cut a few shallow vertical slits at the bottom of the shrimp to avoid them from curling up when fried. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside. Next, prepare the batter. Add all-purpose flour, salt, bonito flakes, egg, and milk in a bowl and whisk to combine well. Pour Panko breadcrumbs into a shallow plate and set aside. Coat the shrimp evenly with the batter by holding the tail to dip into the bowl, and then roll it into the Panko breadcrumbs. Give the shrimp a light press to ensure that the shrimp is entirely covered with the breadcrumbs. Repeat this process for the remaining shrimp. Fill a deep pot with vegetable oil and heat the oil to 340°F to 360°F (170°C to 182°C). Deep-fry the shrimp until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove from the oil with a strainer and let drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Prepare the tartar dipping sauce. Cut the hard-boiled egg into small cubes and mix it with chopped onion and Japanese mayonnaise in a bowl. Finally, add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Cooking Tips
Adding bonito flakes to the batter is a little trick which makes the fried shrimp more flavorful and tasty. Cut a few shallow vertical slits at the bottom of the shrimp to avoid them curling up when fried. To make a refreshing dipping sauce, you can also mix minced sweet pickles into the tartar sauce.
What To Serve With Fried Shrimp
Serve this dish with other Japanese dishes. For a wholesome Japanese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes: I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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