Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on September 18, 2023
Popcorn shrimp is easy and fun to eat. Plump shrimp are battered in seasoned flour and fried to crispy perfection.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe New American
8
ingredients
8
steps
22
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 lb
small shrimp, peeled and deveined, see notes
1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
2
large eggs
1/2 cup(s)
whole milk
4 tsp
Cajun seasoning, divided
1 1/2 cup(s)
breadcrumbs
canola or vegetable oil, for frying
sauce, for dipping
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Directions 8 steps | 22 Minutes

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, place the flour.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
Step 2

In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
Step 3

In a third shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: In a third shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
Step 4

Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add the shrimp to the flour and shake off the excess.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 350°F.
Step 5

Transfer the flour-coated shrimp to the egg mixture and coat thoroughly.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
Transfer the flour-coated shrimp to the egg mixture and coat thoroughly.
Step 6

Let the excess egg mixture drip off before transferring the shrimp to the seasoned breadcrumbs. Toss to coat thoroughly.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
Let the excess egg mixture drip off before transferring the shrimp to the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Step 7

Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Drain and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: 
Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes.
Step 8

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Popcorn Shrimp Recipe: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes:

  • If small shrimp are not available, you may peel, devein and chop extra-large shrimp into bite-sized pieces. 

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
356
FAT
6.9 g
PROTEIN
26.7 g
CARBS
44.7 g
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Cozymeal Team

11 Jul 2022

Looks easy to make. The name too makes me want to watch a movie after cooking. ?

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