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Shrimp Popcorn

Crunchy, bite-sized shrimp popcorn offers a light, addictive seafood snack—ideal for movie nights or parties where you want something crispy and delicious.

Time
20 min active · 20 min total
Yield
4 servings
Steps
5
Shrimp Popcorn

Ingredients

  • Shrimp 800 g
  • Cajun seasoning mix 2 tbsp
  • Bread flour 60 g
  • Cornstarch 60 g
  • Chicken egg 3 pcs
  • Milk 2.5% fat 60 ml
  • Breadcrumbs 200 g
  • Vegetable oil 570 ml

For serving

  • Chili sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Thaw the shrimp. Peel and pat dry with paper towels. Prepare bowls and a deep saucepan.

    TipThis article will tell you how to properly thaw shrimp. https://food.ru/articles/14169-kak-pravilno-est-krevetki

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning, mix, and let sit for 5–7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Crack the eggs into another bowl, add the milk. Whisk with a whisk until smooth. Combine the flour and starch in a separate container and mix well. Pour the breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp of seasoning into a clean bowl and stir.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour vegetable oil into the saucepan and heat over medium heat. One by one, coat the shrimp in the flour mixture, dip them all over in the egg-milk mixture, and bread them in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Fry the shrimp in hot oil, stirring with a slotted spoon, for 3–4 minutes until they are covered with a caramel-golden crust. Line a wide plate with 2–3 layers of paper towels, place the fried seafood on it, and let the fat drain.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Serve the shrimp popcorn with chili sauce.

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

368 kcal
10.25 protein
31.22 fat
13.57 carbs

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