Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American, Caribbean
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
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Cajun Popcorn Shrimp are large shrimp that are lightly breaded in panko with a kick of cajun and a sweet Italian seasoning and then fried in a vegetable oil until they are golden brown on the outside and tender, juicy shrimp on the inside. Take your shrimp to the next level!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with tails removed
- vegetable oil for frying about 2 quarts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- Add enough vegetable oil for frying to a large saucepan to fill it at least ½-inch up the sides, about 2 quarts of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- In another small bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 2 tablespoons milk. In a third small bowl, combine 1 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs , 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Dredge 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with tails removed in the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, and lastly in the panko mixture.
- Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in 2-3 batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you finish frying the remaining shrimp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
870IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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