Popcorn Shrimp

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Popcorn shrimp make a nice appetizer or side dish for both adults and children. They're best served with cocktail sauce.

Submitted by JK813
Updated on October 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 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

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place flour in a bowl. Whisk milk and egg together in a separate bowl. Combine bread crumbs, salt, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a third bowl.

  3. Gently dredge shrimp in flour to coat; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture. Press into bread crumbs to coat. Gently toss shrimp between your hands to allow any crumbs that haven't stuck to fall away. Place breaded shrimp, unstacked, onto a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

  4. Lower shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined platter to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

562 Calories
31g Fat
50g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 562
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 1116mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 264mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.