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Breaded shrimp
Calories & nutrition facts
entree, fried
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 308 kcal —
- Protein 7.8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 27 g 10%
- Fat 19 g 24%
- Saturated fat 3.8 g 19%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 897 mg 39%
- Cholesterol 58 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 32 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.5 mg 17%
- Vitamin K 4.7 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 43 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 0.53 µg 22%
- Choline 50.6 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 29 mg 2%
- Iron 0.86 mg 5%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 185 mg 15%
- Potassium 82 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.58 mg 5%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.17 mg 7%
- Selenium 9.7 µg 18%
Similar foods
- Fried breaded shrimpfast foods308 kcal / 100 g
- T.G.I. Friday's breaded shrimpfriday's302 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded and fried shrimprestaurant, family style308 kcal / 100 g
- Coated prawnpurchased frozen, cooked322 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed species shrimpbreaded and fried242 kcal / 100 g
- Deep fried shrimpdeep fried287 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimpboiled77 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded chickenfried227 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp tempura189 kcal / 100 g
- Prawnscooked70 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Breaded shrimp
How do you cook breaded shrimp in an air fryer?
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer with space between them and cook from frozen at 200 °C for about 8–10 minutes, turning halfway. They are ready when the coating is crisp and the centre is piping hot; follow the packet if it gives different timings.
Can you cook breaded shrimp from frozen?
Yes. Most frozen breaded shrimp are designed to go straight into a hot oven or air fryer; thawing first can make the coating soggy. Cook until piping hot all the way through, and don’t refreeze them after thawing.
What sauce goes well with breaded shrimp?
Tartare sauce, lemon mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce all work well: their sharpness or sweetness cuts through the crunchy coating. They are also good with a squeeze of lemon and a crisp salad.
How should you store leftover breaded shrimp?
Cool leftovers promptly, put them in a covered container and refrigerate for up to two days. Reheat once until piping hot throughout, preferably in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crunch.
Can you reheat breaded shrimp without making them soggy?
Use an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave: spread the shrimp out and heat at about 180 °C until piping hot, turning once. The microwave heats them quickly but tends to soften the crumb.
Are breaded shrimp the same as shrimp tempura?
No. Breaded shrimp have a coating of crumbs, while tempura shrimp are dipped in a light batter and fried; tempura usually has a thinner, airier crust.
Are breaded shrimp high in protein?
They provide 7.8 g of protein per 100 g. The coating means they have less protein than plain shrimp, which contain 13.8 g per 100 g.
Do breaded shrimp contain much salt?
They contain 897 mg of sodium per 100 g, so the salt can add up quickly alongside salty sauces or chips. Lemon, herbs or a vinegar-based dip add flavour without bringing as much extra salt.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4586 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
