Popcorn Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon or lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- 3
Place the beaten eggs in a separate shallow dish.
- 4
Put the Panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- 5
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F.
- 6
Dredge the shrimp first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with Panko breadcrumbs, making sure each shrimp is well covered.
- 7
Fry
- 8
Working in batches, carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
3 min - 9
Drain
- 10
Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 11
Serve hot with lemon or lime wedges and your choice of dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
