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Preparation info
  • Makes breading for

    3–5 lb

    seafood
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Salt & Shore: Recipes from the Coastal South

By Sammy Monsour and Kassady Wiggins

Published 2024

  • About

We like this crunchy coating best on fried shrimp, but the sky’s the limit when you’re in the mood for a little oomph and texture in your frying batter. In general, we think this eats best when frying seafood that cooks within 3 to 5 minutes, as that’s when panko becomes golden brown and crispy. Our inspiration for the dip comes from the Chinese technique of velveting, which is essentially a quick marinade of cornstarch and egg white that is used to help give meat, poultry, and fish a tende