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Crispy Popcorn Shrimp

Crispy popcorn shrimp are coated in seasoned panko and fried until golden and crunchy. Serve them hot with lemon and your favorite dipping sauce!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy popcorn shrimp recipe, fried shrimp, popcorn shrimp
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • To a shallow dish, add ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine. In another shallow dish, add 1 large egg and ¼ cup milk and whisk together. Place 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  • Pat 1 pound small raw shrimp dry, and then coat a few shrimp at a time in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour, then dip in the egg mixture. Finally, coat with the breadcrumbs and lay the shrimp on a baking sheet until all the shrimp are coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry the shrimp, working in batches, for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with additional salt while still hot. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

Storing Leftovers
  • In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 400ºF until hot and crispy.
  • In the Freezer: Cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

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