5 from 4 votes
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American, Caribbean
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- vegetable oil about 2 quarts, for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs plain
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% 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.