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POPCORN SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



Popcorn Shrimp Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shrimp, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, egg, milk, cajun seasoning

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add seasoned flour ingredients. Mix well.
  • Place half of the flour mixture into a large zip lock bag, reserve the rest.
  • Add the shrimp to the bag and shake until each shrimp is coated with flour. Shake off any excess flour.
  • In a separate bowl, add egg, milk, and cajun seasoning. Mix well.
  • Dredge the floured shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the fresh seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat oil at 350°F (180°C).
  • Fry shrimp for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 1 gram

POPCORN SHRIMP



Popcorn Shrimp image

Popcorn shrimp make a nice appetizer or side dish for both adults and children. Best served with cocktail sauce.

Provided by JK813

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in another bowl. Combine bread crumbs, salt, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a third bowl.
  • Gently press shrimp into flour to coat and shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture and press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded shrimp onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  • Deep fry breaded shrimp in preheated oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1116.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

POPCORN SHRIMP TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW



Popcorn Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw image

These healthy popcorn shrimp tacos combine classic flavors in a new way! It's one of my family's favorites. To make them low-carb, use lettuce instead of tortillas. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups coleslaw mix
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt and, if desired, jalapeno; toss to coat. Set aside., Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix panko, cumin and garlic powder. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer., Serve shrimp in tortillas with coleslaw mix and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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