Popcorn Shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    177 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn Shrimp is an easy delicious recipe for crispy bite-sized fried shrimp with a bold zesty Cajun flavor. A perfect party appetizer!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined (30-40 count)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 large egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • vegetable oil , for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a shallow bowl.
  2. Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a second bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp to the flour, tap off excess flour, then dredge in the egg mixture.
  4. Let excess drip off then place back in the flour and coat.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and continue to coat the remaining shrimp.
  6. Heat a large pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil on medium high heat.
  7. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  8. Fry the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 901mg (38%) Potassium 312mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1256IU (25%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 312mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1256IU 25%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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