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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined (30-40 count)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk milk
- vegetable oil , for frying
Instructions
- Mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a second bowl.
- Add the shrimp to the flour, tap off excess flour, then dredge in the egg mixture.
- Let excess drip off then place back in the flour and coat.
- Place on a baking sheet and continue to coat the remaining shrimp.
- Heat a large pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil on medium high heat.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Fry the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
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
% 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.