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Shrimps, as a food source, are very versatile: they can be steamed, fried, grilled, and cooked in whatever way you want. Couple that with Filipino ingenuity, and you have a delicous meal worthy of praise: from Gambas sa Gata, to Nilasing na Hipon, to Okoy; the list goes on.
Majority of the Philippines' shrimp comes from General Santos, the Negros regions, Cebu, Batangas, and of course, the uncontested Seafood Capital of the Philippines, Capiz. Since we export a huge number of seafood to nearby Asian countries, the Philippines relies heavily on seafood production, and is a very significant part of the economy of the country in general.
Out of all the kinds of shrimp the country produces, black tiger shrimps are the most popular. For practicality, we will be using that for our breaded shrimp (also called Ebi Tempura) recipe. Tempura is a Japanese word which means “batter-fried,” and there are many ways to prepare your tempura but for this recipe, we will be making quickest and most convenient way there is.
Ingredients
- 4 cups or ½ kilo shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1-2 medium-size eggs, beaten
- 2 cups bread crumbs, preferably Japanese-style
- All purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water
- Cooking oil
- Paper towels for drying
Instructions
Breading Preparation
- In bowl #1: mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, salt, pepper and your favorite spices like garlic powder.
- In bowl #2: beat 1 egg. You can add a tablespoon of water.
- In bowl #3: put in 1 cup of breadcrumbs
Shrimp Preparation
- Peel and devein the raw shrimps. You can leave the tail if you opt to.
- One by one, take the shrimp in bowl #1 making sure that it’s completely covered with the mixture. Then dip it gently in bowl #2 until it’s evenly coated. Then press the shrimp on the breadcrumbs (bowl #3). You can set aside the shrimp by placing it on top of a non-stick paper or plate before frying it all.
Frying the Shrimp
- On a large pan, heat the oil.
- Cook the shrimp in 1-3 minutes depending on its size. Do not overcrowd the shrimps.
- Remove the shrimp when it’s golden brown in color. Drain the shrimp on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve with your favorite dip or sauce. Enjoy!