Popcorn Shrimp Recipe
- cook TIME 10 mins
- prep TIME 15 mins
- total TIME 25 mins
Ingredients (12)
- 10 oz peeled and deveined shrimp 18 oz raw shrimp
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canola oil *
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 1 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp chili powder.
Whisk 1 medium egg and 2 tbsp milk in another bowl.
Pat 10 oz shrimp dry and place them into the flour mixture. Toss until each shrimp is breaded.
Dipping them into the egg mixture.
Then dredge the shrimp back into the flour mixture.
Make the dipping sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup. Set aside.
Heat 1 cup canola oil in a large deep pot to 350 ℉ and reduce to low heat. Place 8 - 10 pieces of shrimp in the oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden.
Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove the excess fat. Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp. Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve with the dipping sauce.