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Fried breaded shrimp
Calories & nutrition facts
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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%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 308 | 7.8 g | 27 g | 19 g |
| 1 × pieces shrimp | 39 g | 120 | 3.1 g | 11 g | 7.4 g |
| 2 × pieces shrimp | 78 g | 240 | 6.1 g | 21 g | 15 g |
| ½ × pieces shrimp | 19.5 g | 60 | 1.5 g | 5.3 g | 3.7 g |
| 3 × pieces shrimp | 117 g | 360 | 9.2 g | 32 g | 22 g |
| 4 × pieces shrimp | 156 g | 480 | 12 g | 43 g | 30 g |
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- Breaded shrimpentree, fried308 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded and fried shrimprestaurant, family style308 kcal / 100 g
- Deep fried shrimpdeep fried, from restaurant387 kcal / 100 g
- T.G.I. Friday's breaded shrimpfriday's302 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed species shrimpbreaded and fried242 kcal / 100 g
- Coated prawndeep fried, takeaway outlet262 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimpbattered, pre-fried, fried in fat270 kcal / 100 g
- Fried breaded onion ringsfast foods, side dish411 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp tempura189 kcal / 100 g
- Denny's golden fried shrimp319 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fried breaded shrimp
How do you cook frozen breaded shrimp in an air fryer?
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer, with space around each piece, and cook from frozen at 200 °C for about 8–10 minutes, turning halfway. They are ready when crisp and piping hot all the way through; follow the packet if it gives a different time.
How do you keep fried breaded shrimp crispy?
Cook them in a single layer and serve straight away. If you need to hold a batch, keep it on a wire rack in a low oven rather than piling the pieces up, which traps steam and softens the coating.
What sauce goes well with fried breaded shrimp?
Serve them with lemon and tartare sauce, or try sweet chilli sauce for a sharper, sweeter contrast. They also work well with a crisp salad or chips.
Can you reheat fried breaded shrimp?
Reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 180 °C until piping hot, usually around 5–8 minutes depending on size. A microwave warms them quickly but makes the breadcrumb coating soft.
Can you eat fried breaded shrimp if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: shrimp are crustaceans, and the breadcrumb coating does not make them safe for someone with a shellfish allergy. Avoid them and foods that may have touched them.
How much protein is in fried breaded shrimp?
A typical portion of about 39 g provides 3.1 g of protein. The coating makes these less protein-dense than plain shrimp.
How do fried breaded shrimp compare with shrimp tempura?
Shrimp tempura has 189 kcal and 7.42 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, compared with 308 kcal and 27 g in fried breaded shrimp. Tempura is usually coated in a light batter rather than breadcrumbs.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172037 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
