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Popcorn Shrimp
These crispy Popcorn Shrimp are the ultimate bite-sized snack to wow your guests!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound small shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss them with half the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
- Dip the flour-coated shrimp into the egg mixture, then dredge in the remaining flour mixture.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
227mg
(76%)
Sodium
744mg
(31%)
Potassium
403mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 227mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.