Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp are large shrimp that are lightly breaded in panko with a kick of cajun and a sweet Italian seasoning and then fried in a vegetable oil until they are golden brown on the outside and tender, juicy shrimp on the inside. Take your shrimp to the next level!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with tails removed
- vegetable oil for frying about 2 quarts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add enough vegetable oil for frying to a large saucepan to fill it at least ½-inch up the sides, about 2 quarts of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- In another small bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 2 tablespoons milk. In a third small bowl, combine 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs , 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Dredge 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with tails removed in the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, and lastly in the panko mixture.
- Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in 2-3 batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you finish frying the remaining shrimp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 928mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
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