Description
Succulent shrimp stuffed with a molten blend of mozzarella and parmesan, coated in Panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Carefully slice a slit along the back of each shrimp and stuff with a mixture of mozzarella and parmesan.
- Dredge each stuffed shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs until fully coated.
- Press the shrimp into the Panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika, ensuring the cheese is sealed.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack for 1 minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion