Panko Shrimp

I've said before that panko crumbs are magic...here they are adding that crunchy touch to butterflied shrimp. I bought these ready-to-bake ones at Costco.

Panko is Magic

Panko is the Japanese word for "bread crumbs," and traditional panko is a very fine and crunchy crumb. Here it is on deep-fried shrimp. The crumbs toast up golden in oil, and when baked dry in the oven. I prefer to use them instead of traditional bread crumbs when topping casseroles.