Crispy Homemade Popcorn Shrimp
Bring the taste of Louisiana to your kitchen with this easy and crispy Popcorn Shrimp Recipe. Perfect for appetizers or snacking, these flavorful bites are coated in a zesty blend of Cajun spices that will impress your guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each shrimp first in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture for an even coating.
- Heat about 1 – 1½ inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F.
- Fry shrimp in small batches (about 10 at a time) for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove cooked shrimp with a skimmer and drain on paper towels before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 shrimp (110g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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